The Endless Hunt to Make Meaning of Marriage
Creating a narrative out of a relationship is near-impossible, but that hasn’t stopped people from trying.
The Actual Math Behind DOGE’s Cuts
If you thought Elon Musk was really trying to cut costs, you weren’t in on the joke.
A Striking Moment in American Activism
A new documentary revisits a pivotal week at Gallaudet University in 1988.
An Atlantic Reading List on Consciousness
What it feels like to love somebody who cannot communicate the way they once did
The Anti-Natalist’s Revenge
A manifesto left by the bomber of a fertility clinic demands refutation.
The End of Rule of Law in America
The 47th president seems to wish he were king—and he is willing to destroy what is precious about this country to get what he wants.