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‘Herr Hitler, Do You Really Believe Me Capable of Such a Dirty Trick?’

The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didn’t.

COVID Broke the Rules of Virus Evolution

Why did this coronavirus change faster than scientists expected?

The Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse

With every new policy and offhand remark, Trump belies the imaginary versions of himself that inspired many of his supporters.

Growing Up Murdoch

James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire

Trump Sided With Putin. What Should Europe Do Now?

European democracies must stop infantilizing themselves.

Lawful, but Enormously Destructive

Trump’s purge of the Pentagon leadership will have long-lasting and damaging consequences.

The Secret That Colleges Should Stop Keeping

Despite ever-higher sticker prices, the real cost of getting a degree has been going down.

How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days

He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.

Germany’s Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing

The far-right AfD seems destined for a strong showing in Sunday’s federal parliamentary election.

The Sit-Up Is Over

It used to dominate American fitness practice. Now it’s all but over.

The Anti-Social Century

Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.

Want to Change Your Personality? Have a Baby.

I knew that becoming a parent would change me—but I had no idea how.

How COVID Pushed a Generation of Young People to the Right

Research suggests that pandemics are more likely to reduce rather than build trust in scientific and political authorities.

Sanctions Are Like Antibiotics

America has used sanctions excessively and inappropriately. By the time Russia invaded Ukraine, they were badly needed—but no longer effective.

The End of the Postwar World

Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.

There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing

How regime change happens in America

‘Terrified’ Federal Workers Are Clamming Up

Sources within the government reveal the true extent of the Trump administration’s crackdown on speech.

How Progressives Froze the American Dream

The U.S. was once the world’s most geographically mobile society. Now we’re stuck in place—and that’s a very big problem.

Brazil Stood Up for Its Democracy. Why Didn’t the U.S.?

Jair Bolsonaro was made to answer for trying to overturn an election.

The DOGE Project Will Backfire

Trump’s war on public employees is bad for all of us.