The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
The Age of Anti-Woke Overreach
Republicans are way overplaying their hand.
Cling to Your Disgust
The artist formerly known as Kanye West thinks this is a great time for a comeback. He might be right.
A Novel About a Father’s Choice
Culture and entertainment musts from Shane Harris
Trump’s Most Inexplicable Decision Yet
The tariffs are real, and they are spectacularly foolish.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
Is DOGE Losing Steam?
The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.
Where Jeff Bezos Went Wrong With The Washington Post
The billionaire handled his ownership admirably for more than a decade. But his courage failed him when he needed it most.
Photos of the Week: Regimental Goat, Reindeer Run, Orange Battle
A caretaking humanoid robot in Japan, prayers for Pope Francis in Brazil, a skijoring competition in Colorado, and much more
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
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.
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
Mickey 17 Is Sad, Strange, and So Much Fun
Bong Joon Ho’s first film after Parasite is another satire, this time with a delirious sci-fi veneer.
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Elon Musk Is Breaking the National-Security System
DOGE’s takeover of federal agencies is a counterintelligence crisis.
The Nicest Swamp on the Internet
Reddit’s not perfect, but it may be the best platform on a junky web.
Goodbye to Baseball’s Most Anachronistic Rule
I miss it already.
The War Over Daylight Saving Time
A reading list for lovers and haters of the tradition