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The Writer Who Knew the Joys of Sex

Edmund White, who died yesterday at 85, infused his life with as much pleasure as he did his writing.

What the Fastest-Growing Christian Group Reveals About America

Instead of killing off faith, modernity has supercharged some of its most dramatic manifestations.

Big Tech’s AI Endgame Is Coming Into Focus

One app to rule them all

A Food Reckoning Is Coming

Our diets are awful for the planet. But we can’t simply abandon food.

DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest

People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.

How the Ivy League Broke America

The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.

A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths

If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.

The Secret History of Trump’s Private Cellphone

“Who’s calling?” the president asks as he answers call after call from numbers he doesn’t know.

Now Is Not the Time to Eat Bagged Lettuce

Food safety in America is under attack.

The No. 1 Rule for Understanding Trump

A lot happens under this administration, but a lot un-happens, too.

You Don’t Know Yourself as Well as You Think You Do

And that’s okay.

A Ukrainian Crime Caper That Undermines Expectations

Andrey Kurkov’s crime thrillers provide timely lessons for anyone living under an oppressive regime.

What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain

Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.

The Mother Who Never Stopped Believing Her Son Was Still There

For decades, Eve Baer remained convinced that her son, unresponsive after a severe brain injury, was still conscious. Science eventually proved her right.

The Coming Democratic Civil War

A seemingly wonky debate about the “abundance agenda” is really about power.

When Kids Have to Act Like Parents, It Affects Them for Life

Some people who have to be responsible for their siblings or parents as children grow up to be compulsive caretakers.

Every Place Is the Same Now

With a phone, anywhere else is always just a tap away.

Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit

Older Americans might be doing more child care than ever.

My Family’s Slave

She lived with us for 56 years. She raised me and my siblings without pay. I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized who she was.

One Word Describes Trump

A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.