Israel Is Fighting a Different War Now
The Israeli high command now sees all of its conflicts as elements of a single, multifront war with Iran.
Why the Gaetz Announcement Is Already Destroying the Government
With his Cabinet picks, Donald Trump is causing a civil-service exodus that may hobble federal infrastructure for generations.
The Real Reason Trump Picked Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
And what it means for the future of Palestinians and Israelis
What the Band Eats
Memories of the meals I ate growing up with the Grateful Dead
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Sanewashing of RFK Jr.
Let’s call a crank a crank.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
Making Government Efficient Again
An incoming Trump administration has signaled its intention to ransack the civil service. But the government needs reform, not demolition.
Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis
Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?
AI’s Fingerprints Were All Over the Election
But deepfakes and disinformation weren’t the main issues.
America Has an Onion Problem
When it comes to foodborne illnesses, onions have long been considered especially safe. Not anymore.
I’m Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is
What’s happening in America today is something darker than a misinformation crisis.
The Secret to Thinking Your Way Out of Anxiety
To live with uncertainty, see it as opportunity instead.
The RFK Jr. Effect
His views could damage Americans’ trust in public health—whether he is confirmed or not.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is a National-Security Risk
The Senate can stop her.
What Trump Can (And Probably Can’t) Do With His Trifecta
Narrow Republican majorities in the House and Senate could help—and frustrate—the president.
Did Republicans Just Hand Trump 2.0 His First Defeat?
The Senate GOP elected John Thune as majority leader—and decisively rejected Trump’s apparent favorite.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.
Photos of the Week: Blue Pond, Camel Fair, Embracing Peace
Speed climbing in Saudi Arabia, wildfires in California and New Jersey, a blanket of smog in New Delhi, a celebration of rural life in Turkey, Veterans Day in Seattle, and much more