Nostalgia for the Early Days of Parenting
“Cherish it while you can” is hard advice to follow for many new parents.
The Republicans’ Budget Makes No Sense
Congress is trying to preserve the illusion of revenue while cutting taxes.
Photos of the Week: Mud Race, Met Gala, New Pope
Artistic swimming in Ontario, a bun-scrambling competition in Hong Kong, the Devils and Congos Festival in Panama, and much more
The Actual Math Behind DOGE’s Cuts
If you thought Elon Musk was really trying to cut costs, you weren’t in on the joke.
The Pope’s Most Revealing Choice So Far
By choosing the name Leo XIV, the pope has indicated that he won’t merely be progressive or conservative.
Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading
Hint: It’s not just the screens.
The Bliss of a Quieter Ego
We live in a world of noisy narcissism, but you can escape the cacophony—and be happier.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
Is This the Worst-Ever Era of American Pop Culture?
An emerging critical consensus argues that we’ve entered a cultural dark age. I’m not so sure.
Trump Travels to the Middle East
What to expect from the president’s first major foreign trip of his second term
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
Trump’s Inevitable Betrayal of His Supporters
Trump never meant to keep his promises. His voters are starting to notice.
How the Most Remote Community in America Gets Its Mail
Transporting letters and packages to the village of Supai requires a feat of logistics, horsemanship, and carefully placed hooves.
Confessions of a Republican Exile
A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.
Why We Long for the Most Difficult Days of Parenthood
Older parents are always telling parents of young children to cherish every second; it will be gone in a flash. But it’s very difficult advice to follow in the thick of it.
What It Costs to Get the Life You Want
The kind of freedom that Mavis Gallant’s characters seek can still be out of reach.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths
If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.
The Wedding Trend Couples Love and Guests Hate
Why do newlyweds seem to think people want custom wedding merch taking up space in cabinets and drawers for years to come?
Dear James: When My Husband Speaks, My Brain Turns to Mush
Is this a normal marriage thing?
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