America Opens the Door to Its Adversaries
U.S. foes will find plenty of opportunities in the chaos engulfing Washington.
Government Workers Cannot Be Fired for Their Political Views
The First Amendment forbids widespread loyalty purges.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
What's Wrong With Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update'?
Five months after Lorne Michaels switched up the hosts, the faux-news segment feels stuck in its "rocky start" phase.
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
The Public Humiliation of Eric Adams
Blink twice if you need help, Mr. Mayor.
How to Prevent Trump From Defying the Courts
Other countries have demonstrated three possible paths—not all of which lead to good endings.
Why the COVID Deniers Won
Lessons from the pandemic and its aftermath
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
A Blatant Violation of Legal Ethics
DOJ lawyers pride themselves on working for an organization that is unique among federal agencies in its independence from politics—for now.
The ‘Gulf of America’ Is an Admission of Defeat
Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico is not triumphant but pathetic.
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.
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.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
The Type of Love That Makes People Happiest
When it comes to lasting romance, passion has nothing on friendship.
The Failed Promise of the New Captain America
The first intriguing Marvel sequel in years quickly wastes its potential.
The Rich Tourists Who Want More, and More, and More
Can anything satisfy the guests of The White Lotus?
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.
Who’s Running the Defense Department?
The key criteria for those in the top-tier positions appear to be loyalty, wealth, and ideological fervor, not competence.
Death-Cap Mushrooms Are Terrifying and Unstoppable
A species of highly toxic fungi is making its way across North America at an alarming speed.