The New Marriage of Unequals
Women are now more likely to marry a less-educated man than men are to marry a less-educated woman.
The End of College Life
If they persist, Donald Trump’s attacks on universities will destroy a cornerstone of American life.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
So Much for the MAGA Divorce
The nativist right is starting to make peace with Elon Musk.
Introducing: The David Frum Show
The Atlantic is launching a new weekly show, hosted by staff writer David Frum.
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
My Day Inside America’s Most Hated Car
The Cybertruck is a 7,000-pound Rorschach test.
Students Yelled at Me. I’m Fine.
All Americans should defend campus protesters.
Long COVID Showed Me the Bottom of American Health Care
Access to clinics has only gotten patchier as attention to the disease has faded.
Why Sheinbaum Can Surrender to Trump
Canadian and European leaders push back against the U.S. because they have to listen to their voters. Mexico’s leader faces no penalty for ignoring hers.
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