Read The Atlantic’s Interview With Donald Trump
A conversation with the president about executive power, Signalgate, and 24-karat gold
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
What Parents of Boys Should Know
Daughters tend to receive higher levels of affection and patience at home than sons. But the sons might need it more.
Now I Know What My Mother Was Saying
I always knew my mother loved me. I didn’t realize the full practical cost of her love until becoming a mother myself.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
How to Age Up on a Warming Planet
Younger generations are having a hard time imagining their future.
Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading
Hint: It’s not just the screens.
Stop Trying to Raise Successful Kids
And start raising kind ones.
The Republicans’ Budget Makes No Sense
Congress is trying to preserve the illusion of revenue while cutting taxes.
The Not-at-All-Funny Life of Mark Twain
Ron Chernow’s biography dwells more on the wreck of a man than on his sublimely comic work.
Lighthouse Parents Have More Confident Kids
Sometimes, the best thing a parent can do is nothing at all.
The Oddball British Comedy Show I Thought I’d Hate (And Learned to Love)
The cult favorite Taskmaster has a nonsensical premise that slowly bowled me over.
Trump’s Inevitable Betrayal of His Supporters
Trump never meant to keep his promises. His voters are starting to notice.
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