One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
The Curse of Ayn Rand’s Heir
Leonard Peikoff dedicated his life to promoting the author’s vision of freedom and self-determination. But at what cost?
Who Needs Intimacy?
Influential novelists are imagining what women’s lives might look like without the demands of partners and children.
The Angry Canadian
How Doug Ford became Ontario’s chief enforcer
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
A Wild Plan to Avert Catastrophic Sea-Level Rise
The collapse of Antarctica’s ice sheets would be disastrous. A group of scientists has an idea to save them.
Trump’s Lawyer Walked Into a Trap
By the end of the argument, everyone knew it.
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.
The New Marriage of Unequals
Women are now more likely to marry a less-educated man than men are to marry a less-educated woman.