The Democrats’ 2022 Error Message
Swing-state successes in the last midterms gave the party false optimism about 2024.
RFK Jr. Was My Drug Dealer
Kennedy’s endorsement of Donald Trump raises an awkward question.
The Rise of the Troll
They may seem like pranksters on the margins, but what happens when the most powerful people on Earth are trolls?
Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’
The Republican nominee’s preoccupation with dictators, and his disdain for the American military, is deepening.
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.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
How America Became Addicted to Therapy
And lost its tolerance for everyday stress.
The Weight I Carry
What it’s like to be too big in America
The Death of Search
AI is transforming how billions navigate the web. A lot will be lost in the process.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.
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 You Might Need an Adventure
In a rut? Try shaking things up.