A Big, Bad, Very Ugly Bill
“Beautiful” it is not.
The Patriotic Punk
Listen to Jeffrey Goldberg’s interview with Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys.
The Worst Kind of Writing About Young Adulthood
On finding the line between ogling and empathizing
Twenty-Four Hours of Authoritarianism
Donald Trump had a very busy Tuesday.
Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think
Here’s how to make the most of it.
Chinese Students Feel a Familiar Chill in America
Surveillance, censorship, detention were things to worry about back home. Now they’re here.
Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.
A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
Canada’s Terrible New Freedom
This Canada Day, Trump is fueling a very different kind of nationalism.
Hurricane Science Was Great While It Lasted
The U.S. is hacking away at support for state-of-the-art forecasting.
The Making of Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle
How the novelist turned the violence and randomness of war into a cosmic joke
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place in 1994. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.
How Happy Couples Argue
They don’t try to control each other. They try to control themselves.
The Trend Disrupting Conventional Housing Wisdom
A conversation with Rogé Karma about whether the Sun Belt is going the way of Los Angeles and San Francisco
The Bad Bunny Video That Captures the Cost of Gentrification
The artist’s latest project transforms an unconventional figure into a symbol.
The Disturbing Implications of the Diddy Verdict
The music mogul was acquitted of his most serious charges. What comes next?
The Actor Who Documented His Grief—And Shared It With the World
After his wife died two years ago, Richard E. Grant began to film himself talking about his bereavement, creating a remarkable record of life after loss.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
The Other Ozempic Revolution
Weight-loss drugs affect identities and relationships as much as waistlines.