The Sociopaths Among Us—And How to Avoid Them
You’re bound to come across the “Dark Triad” type of malignant narcissists in life—and they can be superficially appealing. Better to look for their exact opposite.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Now Is Not the Time to Eat Bagged Lettuce
Food safety in America is under attack.
‘The Worst Internet-Research Ethics Violation I Have Ever Seen’
The most persuasive “people” on a popular subreddit turned out to be a front for a secret AI experiment.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Retired J.P. Morgan Executive Tracking Trump’s Deportation Flights
A CFO turned activist has become a go-to source for understanding the administration’s immigration crackdown.
Read The Atlantic’s Interview With Donald Trump
A conversation with the president about executive power, Signalgate, and 24-karat gold
The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
Who Counts as Christian?
A new initiative will necessitate that the Trump administration makes difficult judgment calls about the faith.
DOGE Is Bringing Back a Deadly Disease
Cuts to agencies that protect workers’ lungs are going to result in the resurgence of a preventable illness.
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.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
J. D. Vance’s Very Weird Views About Women
Most people who feel as he does are polite enough to keep it to themselves.
The Dark Ages Are Back
Americans must insist on academic freedom, or risk losing what makes our nation great.
Why We Long for the Most Difficult Days of Parenthood
Older parents are always telling parents of young children to cherish every second; it will be gone in a flash. But it’s very difficult advice to follow in the thick of it.