Mickey 17 Is Sad, Strange, and So Much Fun
Bong Joon Ho’s first film after Parasite is another satire, this time with a delirious sci-fi veneer.
Confessions of a Republican Exile
A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
‘What the Hell Is Happening to Your Country?’
American allies don’t trust Trump with the intelligence they share.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place two decades ago. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
The Putinization of America
Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation.
America Is Botching Measles
Vaccination is the only way to prevent measles infection, a fact the Trump administration has downplayed.
The War Over Daylight Saving Time
A reading list for lovers and haters of the tradition
How Fancy Water Bottles Became a 21st-Century Status Symbol
There’s a reason Millennials will spend $50 on one.
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
DEI Has Lost All Meaning
We can’t debate its merits when we don’t agree on what it is.
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