My Phone-Call Anxiety Is Out of Control
I fear I’m on the road to serious isolation.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Should Not Exist
A bad idea gets worse every year.
Don’t Mention the Coup!
The memory of January 6 vanishes from Trump’s new Washington.
The Walmart Effect
New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices.
The Gorgeous, Unglamorous Work of Freedom
Notes from an “actualist” on what liberation requires
Welcome Back to the ‘Tough Times’ Era
At last night’s Golden Globes, nobody had much to say about the presidential election—or politics at all.
The Rise of John Ratcliffe
A partisan loyalist with a history of politicizing intelligence will soon be running the CIA.
Five Books That Offer Readers Intellectual Exercise
Each of these titles exercises a different kind of reading muscle, so that you can choose the one that will push you most.
2024 in Photos: Wrapping Up the Year
It’s time to revisit some of the most memorable events and images of 2024, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton striking southeastern United States, a famous pygmy hippo named Moo Deng, and much more.
Don’t Give Up on the Truth
Striking out against injustice is always right; it always matters.
The Global Outrage Machine Skips the Uyghurs
China grandstands about Gaza while repressing a Muslim community within its own borders. Hardly anyone seems to notice.
The Golden Globes Got a Little Weird With It
The 2025 winners were all over the map, portending a wide-open awards season.
The Potential Backlash to Trump Unbound
A returning president who expects to govern without constraints leaves his opponents hoping to benefit from the blowback.
The Isolation of Intensive Parenting
You can micromanage your kid’s life or ask for community help with child care—but you can’t have both.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me 30 Years Ago
Life is not measured by a moment. Focus on getting the big things right.
The Fight Over California’s Ancient Water
It’s legal to drink 10,000-year-old water. But is it right?
Parents, Put Down Your Phone Cameras
In trying to capture so much of our kids’ lives, we risk missing out.
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