The Secret to Thinking Your Way Out of Anxiety
To live with uncertainty, see it as opportunity instead.
A Former Republican Strategist on Why Harris Lost
Inflation, moderation, and candidate effects
Democracy Is Not Over
Americans who care about democracy have every right to feel appalled and frightened. But then they have work to do.
Republican Leaders Are More Afraid of Trump Than Ever
Trump’s ridiculous Cabinet nominations will provide senators with a new test.
I’m Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is
What’s happening in America today is something darker than a misinformation crisis.
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.
The RFK Jr. Effect
His views could damage Americans’ trust in public health—whether he is confirmed or not.
Putin Isn’t Fighting for Land in Ukraine
And Biden has mere weeks to give the Ukrainians the resources they need to fight.
Get Ready for Higher Food Prices
Trump vowed to lower food prices. His policies will almost certainly do the opposite.
Why Do So Many Parents Think Kids Need Their Own Bedroom?
Some go to great lengths to give kids their own room. But children can thrive without their own space.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
The Magic Mountain Saved My Life
When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose. Today, its vision is startlingly relevant.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
What’s Behind Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks
Trump’s nominees share two main attributes: loyalty and loathing.
How the Beatles Wrote ‘A Day in the Life’
Fifty years after its release, the sprawling closing track on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band remains a testament to the group’s ambitious songwriting.
Alex Jones Just Went Somewhere Else
The Infowars founder is already broadcasting his conspiracy theories on a new site.
Peter Thiel Is Taking a Break From Democracy
It’s one of his many, many disappointments.
The HR-ification of the Democratic Party
The party of norms, procedure, bureaucracy, DEI initiatives, rule following, language policing, and compliance
A Military Loyal to Trump
In 2020, the armed forces were a bulwark against Donald Trump’s antidemocratic designs. Changing that would be a high priority in a second term.