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DEI Has Lost All Meaning
We can’t debate its merits when we don’t agree on what it is.
America Is Botching Measles
Vaccination is the only way to prevent measles infection, a fact the Trump administration has downplayed.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
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.
Trump’s Own Declaration of Independence
The president, who has flirted with regal rhetoric, wants a historic copy of America’s founding document placed in the Oval Office.
The War Over Daylight Saving Time
A reading list for lovers and haters of the tradition
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
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 Advice Elissa Slotkin Didn’t Take
The Michigan senator wants to set a new tone for the Democratic resistance.
Cling to Your Disgust
The artist formerly known as Kanye West thinks this is a great time for a comeback. He might be right.