What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
Donald Trump Gets Away With It
Jack Smith is dropping the charges against the president-elect for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.
Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Cabinet Pick
Pete Hegseth considers himself to be at war with basically everybody to Trump’s left, and it is by no means clear that he means war metaphorically.
Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading
Hint: It’s not just the screens.
Seventy Miles in Hell
The Darién Gap was once considered impassable. Now hundreds of thousands of migrants are risking treacherous terrain, violence, hunger, and disease to travel through the jungle to the United States.
My Home Is a Horror of Unfinished Tasks
Why can’t I get anything done?
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the president-elect’s legal troubles.
‘Success Addicts’ Choose Being Special Over Being Happy
The pursuit of achievement distracts from the deeply ordinary activities and relationships that make life meaningful.
Thanksgiving
A poem
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.