The MAGA Honeymoon Is Over
Silicon Valley and the nativist right worked together to elect Trump. Now the infighting has begun.
An Astonishing Level of Dehumanization
There is no defense of those who celebrated the murder of Brian Thompson.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Vivek Ramaswamy Is Uninvited From My Sleepover
The Trump-supporting entrepreneur misapprehends the sources of American success.
Apocalypse, Constantly
Humans love to imagine their own demise.
The Case for Finding Common Ground With RFK
A pro-vaccine doctor argues that the left should engage with Americans skeptical of public-health rules.
What the Left Refused to Understand About Women’s Sports
Female athletes said competing against trans women was an injustice.
The Atlantic 10
The books that made us think the most this year
My Boyfriend Is About to Move In With His Ex
Am I wrong for thinking this is a deal-breaker?
The Controversy Over Baby Names
Annual baby-name lists don’t always stir the pot, but last year’s did.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Rise of the Union Right
Democrats need some kitchen-table policies. Quick.
77 Facts That Blew Our Minds in 2024
Chewing gum, space capsules, and minivans are just a few of the things we see differently after a year of reporting.
The 10 Best Movies of 2024
Another year of existential crisis for Hollywood, and an excellent year for cinema itself
The Most Important Breakthroughs of 2024
This year saw several advancements across medicine, space technology, and AI that extend our knowledge in consequential ways.
The 13 Best TV Shows of 2024
The year’s most essential series
What Will Become of American Civilization?
Conspiracism and hyper-partisanship in the nation’s fastest-growing city
The Walmart Effect
New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices.
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.
The 20 Best Podcasts of 2024
The shows that kept listeners refreshing their apps this year