The RFK Jr. Effect
His views could damage Americans’ trust in public health—whether he is confirmed or not.
Democracy Is Not Over
Americans who care about democracy have every right to feel appalled and frightened. But then they have work to do.
Did Republicans Just Hand Trump 2.0 His First Defeat?
The Senate GOP elected John Thune as majority leader—and decisively rejected Trump’s apparent favorite.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
How America Became Addicted to Therapy
And lost its tolerance for everyday stress.
The Democrats Are Committing Partycide
In the future, even winning the former “Blue Wall” states won’t be enough for the party’s presidential nominees.
America Has an Onion Problem
When it comes to foodborne illnesses, onions have long been considered especially safe. Not anymore.
Why America Still Doesn’t Have a Female President
Every woman is the wrong woman.
Americans Are Hoarding Their Friends
And the practice may be making people feel more lonely.
The Cost-of-Living Crisis Explains Everything
The economy under Biden looked good but felt bad.
How the Bobos Broke America
The creative class was supposed to foster progressive values and economic growth. Instead we got resentment, alienation, and endless political dysfunction.
Inside the Secretive World of Tax-Avoidance Experts
A sociologist realized that if she were ever going to understand global inequality she would have to become one of the people who helps create it. So she trained to become a wealth manager to the ultra-rich.
What Trump Can (And Probably Can’t) Do With His Trifecta
Narrow Republican majorities in the House and Senate could help—and frustrate—the president.
Seventy Miles in Hell
The Darién Gap was once considered impassable. Now hundreds of thousands of migrants are risking treacherous terrain, violence, hunger, and disease to travel through the jungle to the United States.
RFK Jr. Collects His Reward
The conspiratorial and chaotic independent is poised to join the government that he claims is lying to you.
Photos of the Week: Blue Pond, Camel Fair, Embracing Peace
Speed climbing in Saudi Arabia, wildfires in California and New Jersey, a blanket of smog in New Delhi, a celebration of rural life in Turkey, Veterans Day in Seattle, and much more