Home of the Brave
Camp is a place where girls learn to be courageous. Can it stay that way?
Elon Musk Updated Grok. Guess What It Said?
After praising Hitler earlier this week, the chatbot is now listing the “good races.”
Zohran Mamdani Reveals the Absurdity of Affirmative Action
Is the nominee for New York City mayor “African American”? Wrong question.
What the Next Phase of Trump’s Presidency Will Look Like
The president got his “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Can he sell it to voters?
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place in 1994. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.
The Courts Won’t Save Democracy From Trump
George Conway on Trump, the rule of law, and why the legal system is failing
How the Grateful Dead Nearly Solved the Problem With Live Music
The band’s innovative sound system made them sound better than ever. It also nearly broke them.
Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.
Men Might Be the Key to an American Baby Boom
Fertility policy has a big missing piece.
How to Be Happy Growing Older
Your future will probably be better than your past.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Key to Critical Self-Awareness
The ancient-Greek commandment Know thyself turns out to be a great modern way to become happier, more empathetic, and more successful.
The Future of Federal Disaster Response
Panelists discuss how Trump’s disaster relief in Texas has differed from previous administrations.
The Invisibility of Older Women
As they age, women experience less public scrutiny—and entertain a wider set of choices about when and how they are seen.
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.
I Fought Plastic. Plastic Won.
My futile quest to avoid the material that my entire world is made out of
America Has Never Seen Corruption Like This
Trump’s Qatari jet was just the beginning.