What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
The ‘Democracy’ Gap
Almost all Americans say they support democracy—but they have very different ideas about what the word means.
Trump’s Most Misunderstood Policy Proposal
Economists aren’t telling the whole truth about tariffs.
The People Who Quit Dating
Being single can be hard—but the search for love may be harder.
Winners of the 2024 International Landscape Photographer of the Year
Some of the top and winning images from this year’s landscape-photography competition
I Used to Have Friends. Then They Had Kids.
How do I rebuild my broken social life?
Gladiator II Is More Than Just a Spectacle
Ridley Scott’s ancient-Roman epic manages to find some beauty amid the savagery.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.