The Queer Author Who Spoke the Plain Truth
Dorothy Allison, the Bastard Out of Carolina author who died last week, modeled the power of honesty in her writing and her life.
A ‘Crazy’ Idea for Treating Autoimmune Diseases Might Actually Work
Lupus has long been considered incurable—but a series of breakthroughs are fueling hope.
AI Can Save Humanity—Or End It
The age of Homo technicus could generate profound intellectual advances and solutions to our gravest problems. But first we need to ensure that it doesn’t kill us off.
Winners of the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024
Some of the winning and honored photographs from this year’s competition
Richard Price’s Radical, Retrograde Novel
In Lazarus Man, he rejects the tropes of contemporary literature.
Trump’s Right-Hand Troll
Stephen Miller once tormented liberals at Duke. Now the president’s speechwriter and immigration enforcer is deploying the art of provocation from the White House.
Trump’s ‘Deep State’ Revenge
The president-elect has long demonized intelligence officers and other federal employees. This is how he might come for them.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
Trump’s Most Misunderstood Policy Proposal
Economists aren’t telling the whole truth about tariffs.