The RFK Jr. Effect
His views could damage Americans’ trust in public health—whether he is confirmed or not.
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.
The Democrats Need an Honest Conversation on Gender Identity
The party went into an election with policies it couldn’t defend—or even explain.
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.
AI’s Fingerprints Were All Over the Election
But deepfakes and disinformation weren’t the main issues.
How Bronze Age Pervert Charmed the Far Right
An internet personality who espouses fascism, racism, and bodybuilding has won influential converts.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
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.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
Why America Still Doesn’t Have a Female President
Every woman is the wrong woman.