Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally
Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days
The star of the year’s most nominated film torpedoed her chance to win the trophy—in audacious fashion.
Putin’s Three Years of Humiliation
The Russian president can’t win his war against Ukraine unless he persuades its allies to betray it.
‘Herr Hitler, Do You Really Believe Me Capable of Such a Dirty Trick?’
The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didn’t.
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
Lawful, but Enormously Destructive
Trump’s purge of the Pentagon leadership will have long-lasting and damaging consequences.
The Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse
With every new policy and offhand remark, Trump belies the imaginary versions of himself that inspired many of his supporters.
Germany’s Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing
The far-right AfD seems destined for a strong showing in Sunday’s federal parliamentary election.
The Loneliness of the Conservative Pronatalist
Liberals suspect they’re reactionaries. Conservatives suspect they’re liberals. Can they talk to you about having kids?
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Leader of the Anti-Authoritarian Resistance
Zelensky’s very presence reprimands everyone who surrendered to Trump.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
Winners of the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards
Some of the top nature photography featured in this year’s competition
Brazil Stood Up for Its Democracy. Why Didn’t the U.S.?
Jair Bolsonaro was made to answer for trying to overturn an election.
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.
Europe Faces Putin Without America’s Help
European democracies must stop infantilizing themselves.
Elon Musk Can’t Stop Talking About Penises
The world’s richest man needs new material.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
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