World War II: The Fall of Nazi Germany
Part 17 of a weekly 20-part retrospective of World War II
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.
Parenthood Cannot Be Optimized
Amanda Hess’s new book examines a surplus of experts and gadgets that promise to perfect the experience of raising children.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Texas County Where ‘Everybody Has Somebody in Their Family’ With Dementia
And many people with the condition are cared for at home.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Plight of the Eldest Daughter
Women are expected to be nurturers. Firstborns are expected to be exemplars. Being both is exhausting.
The End of the ‘Generic’ Grocery-Store Brand
They’re no longer terrible—in fact, they’re often the draw.
What Parents of Boys Should Know
Daughters tend to receive higher levels of affection and patience at home than sons. But the sons might need it more.