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The Constitutional Crisis Is Here

Trump’s administration is only pretending to comply with the Supreme Court on the matter of a Maryland man it deported erroneously.

What the Courts Can Still Do to Constrain Trump

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation case is a test for the rule of law.

One Word Describes Trump

A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.

DOGE Is Making the IRS a Tip Jar for Public Services

Sabotaging the agency’s work amounts to an inducement for the ultra-rich to treat taxes as a voluntary contribution.

What the Press Got Wrong About Hitler

Journalists accurately reported that the führer was a “Little Man” whom the whole world was laughing at. It didn’t matter.

When I’m 84

The world still needs Ringo Starr.

The Political Fight of the Century

For the first time in decades, America has a chance to define its next political order. Trump offers fear, retribution, and scarcity. Liberals can stand for abundance.

The Manufactured Chaos in Government

For federal workers, the problem isn’t just low morale. It’s the dysfunction.

How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days

He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.

How to Say No to the President

My father taught me that American values are nothing without those who have the courage to uphold them.

Looks Like Mussolini, Quacks Like Mussolini

The National Garden of American Heroes represents a dangerous shift in values—from inquiry to reverence.

The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows

Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.

When the Fight for Democracy Is Personal

Allison Riggs discusses the protracted legal battle for her seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, and what it means for the entire country.

This Is Why Dictatorships Fail

The authors of the Constitution separated powers for a reason.

Here Are the Places Where the Recession Has Already Begun

Towns near the Canadian border are suffering.

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans

U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI

Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.

How to Wish You Were 66 Instead of 35

Spoiler: Life after menopause has some big perks.

By the Time Political Violence Gets Worse, It Will Be Too Late

The arson at Josh Shapiro’s residence is the latest harrowing attack on Democratic norms.

Find More Ways to Be an Outsider

Doing so may feel painful, but it’s one of the best investments you will ever make.