Drop the Outrage Over Trump’s Foreign-Policy Bluster
The way to deal with the bombast is by turning it against a leader who leads a movement that is actually deeply divided.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
Watch—And Rewatch—This 215-Minute Film
The Brutalist’s ambitious gamble with the audience mostly pays off.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
Doomed to Be a Tradwife
Can a marriage ever truly be equal?
Bird Flu Is a National Embarrassment
America should have more aggressively intervened almost a year ago.
Trump Doesn’t Believe Anything. That’s Why He Wins.
Transactionalism is Trump’s secret weapon.
Trump’s Lawyer Walked Into a Trap
By the end of the argument, everyone knew it.
It’s Time to Evacuate. Wait, Never Mind.
I have received 11 alerts. As far as I can tell, they were all sent in error.
What to Read When the Odds Are Against You
Literature is full of reminders that long odds can sometimes be surmounted.
Something’s Fishy About the ‘Migrant Crisis’
The federal government’s dysfunction leaves immigrant-friendly cities feeling overwhelmed.
A Virtual Cell Is a ‘Holy Grail’ of Science. It’s Getting Closer.
Large language models may unlock a new and valuable type of research.
You’ll Never Get Off the Dinner Treadmill
There’s no such thing as an easy weeknight meal.
The Coming Assault on Birthright Citizenship
The Constitution is absolutely clear on this point, but will that matter?
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Film That Rips the Hollywood Comeback Narrative Apart
The Substance is one of several recent movies that scrutinize older female performers’ struggle to stay relevant.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
Seventy Miles in Hell
The Darién Gap was once considered impassable. Now hundreds of thousands of migrants are risking treacherous terrain, violence, hunger, and disease to travel through the jungle to the United States.
Biden’s Tarnished Legacy
He failed to grasp both the political moment and the essential mission of his presidency.
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