A Guide for the Politically Homeless
Those left adrift by Trump’s rise must now engage in a new project.
Kendrick Lamar Makes His Point Clearer
On his new album, GNX, a rapper who’s obsessed with excellence tries to entertain the masses.
The Leak Scandal Roiling Israel
Netanyahu’s spokesperson stands accused of revealing secrets for political gain.
The Democrats’ Billionaire Mistake
In a populist moment, the Democratic Party had the extremely rich and the very famous, some great music, and Mark Ruffalo. And they got shellacked.
Thanksgiving Should Be in October
A modest proposal for fixing the back-to-back-holiday crunch
The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
The rot runs deeper than almost anyone has guessed.
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
What Comes Next for Air Travel
The Trump administration could prove more sympathetic to businesses than to consumers.
Taylor Swift Is a Perfect Example of How Publishing Is Changing
Swift is a symptom, not a cause, of the weakening bonds between celebrities and publishing houses.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
The Road Dogs of the American West
Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness
The AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
The Trump Marathon
If Americans want to hold Trump accountable in a second term, they must keep their heads when he uses chaos as a strategy.
The Supreme Court Has Itself to Blame for Texas Defying Its Orders
Greg Abbott is taking a stand to protect his state’s right to let children die in the Rio Grande, and four justices of the Supreme Court are encouraging him to do so.
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.
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
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.
Gladiator II Is More Than Just a Spectacle
Ridley Scott’s ancient-Roman epic manages to find some beauty amid the savagery.
A Good Country’s Bad Choice
And what I got wrong about the 2024 election