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.
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.
The Secrets to a Successful Potluck Dish
Six writers and editors share their go-to recipes
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
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.
Your Armpits Are Trying to Tell You Something
The best time to apply antiperspirant is right before bed. Seriously.
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.
What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Get About Women in Combat
Trump’s allies treat every change in social norms as a DEI project gone wrong.
Dear Therapist: No One Wants to Host My In-Laws for the Holidays
My husband’s parents are divorcing, and they are worried about being alone.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
I’m Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is
What’s happening in America today is something darker than a misinformation crisis.