Making Government Efficient Again
An incoming Trump administration plans to ransack the civil service. But it needs reform, not demolition.
Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
What’s Behind Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks
Trump’s nominees share two main attributes: loyalty and loathing.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
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.
Republican Leaders Are More Afraid of Trump Than Ever
Trump’s ridiculous Cabinet nominations will provide senators with a new test.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place two decades ago. 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.
How the Beatles Wrote ‘A Day in the Life’
Fifty years after its release, the sprawling closing track on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band remains a testament to the group’s ambitious songwriting.
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.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
The RFK Jr. Effect
His views could damage Americans’ trust in public health—whether he is confirmed or not.
What to Expect From Elon Musk’s Government Makeover
Welcome to the “move fast and break things” administration.
The Weight I Carry
What it’s like to be too big in America
Americans Are Hoarding Their Friends
And the practice may be making people feel more lonely.
My Hope for Palestine
There’s still a path to lasting peace. But we’ll need a new set of leaders.
The Man Who Will Do Anything for Trump
Why Kash Patel is exactly the kind of person who would serve in a second Trump administration