The Freedom of Quincy Jones
The late producer came from hardship and knew his history, which allowed him to see—and invent—the future of music.
Trump Needs Help
Last night he simulated oral sex in public.
Let’s Reclaim the Value of National Unity
A Medal of Honor recipient urges Americans to bridge internal differences.
Musk’s Twitter Is the Blueprint for a MAGA Government
Fire everyone. Turn it into a personal political weapon. Let chaos reign.
The Man Who’s Sure That Harris Will Win
Allan Lichtman is known for correctly forecasting elections. But his record is not as impressive as it seems.
The Moment of Truth
The reelection of Donald Trump would mark the end of George Washington’s vision for the presidency—and the United States.
This Is Not the End of America
“Democracy lives in the people.”
The Case for Kamala Harris
The Atlantic’s endorsement
Does America Want Chaos?
Donald Trump has lost all discipline. Will that affect the outcome of the election?
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
Nobody Look at Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook doesn’t want attention right now.
The Shadow Over Kamala Harris’s Campaign
In presenting the nation with the catastrophic notion of his return to office, Donald Trump is robbing his opponent of her full moment—and the moment of its full meaning.
Why You Might Need an Adventure
In a rut? Try shaking things up.
A Brief History of Trump’s Violent Remarks
Here are 40 instances in which the former president incited or praised violence against his fellow citizens.
The Institutions Failed
They didn’t hold during Trump’s first term. Don’t be fooled into a false sense of security.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.