Eight Perfect Episodes of TV
Picks from Girls, The X-Files, SpongeBob, and more
Reckless Driving Isn’t Just a Design Problem
Road-safety activists convinced themselves that law enforcement was unnecessary.
Iran’s Return to Pragmatism
The events of 2024 shifted the balance of power in the Middle East—and inside Iran.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
A Palestinian Story Unlike Any Other
In her debut novel, Too Soon, Betty Shamieh isn’t trying to educate or enlighten.
The Great Crypto Crash
Trump will usher in a speculative frenzy.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.