Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Sanewashing of RFK Jr.
Let’s call a crank a crank.
What to Expect From Elon Musk’s Government Makeover
Welcome to the “move fast and break things” administration.
Either Way, Matt Gaetz Wins
Trump’s pick for attorney general will get to burnish his MAGA-loyalist credentials whether or not the Senate confirms him.
The RFK Jr. Effect
His views could damage Americans’ trust in public health—whether he is confirmed or not.
Americans Are Hoarding Their Friends
And the practice may be making people feel more lonely.
RFK Jr. Collects His Reward
The conspiratorial and chaotic independent is poised to join the government that he claims is lying to you.
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 America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
AI’s Fingerprints Were All Over the Election
But deepfakes and disinformation weren’t the main issues.
My Hope for Palestine
There’s still a path to lasting peace. But we’ll need a new set of leaders.
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.