Five Feel-Good TV Shows
Find the right comfort series to unwind with.
The Narcissism of the Angry Young Men
What to do about the deadly misfits among us? First, recognize the problem.
No One Loves the Bill (Almost) Every Republican Voted For
But they didn’t want to anger the president.
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 Actor Who Documented His Grief—And Shared It With the World
After his wife died two years ago, Richard E. Grant began to film himself talking about his bereavement, creating a remarkable record of life after loss.
Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.
Lunch With Virginia Woolf
On finally reading A Room of One’s Own
Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine
Bridget Brink, the former ambassador to Ukraine, on that country’s war with Russia, America’s betrayal of Ukraine, and why she resigned
Trump World’s Wizard of Oz Problem
Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon don’t speak for Trump or his base. So why do people think they do?
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Last Children of Down Syndrome
Prenatal testing is changing who gets born and who doesn’t. This is just the beginning.
The Bad Bunny Video That Captures the Cost of Gentrification
The artist’s latest project transforms an unconventional figure into a symbol.