The Tyranny of the Election Needle
There is no good way to consume Election Night information anymore.
How to Understand the Election Returns So Far
In the three crucial swing states, a large majority of voters were fiercely discontented.
X Is a White-Supremacist Site
Elon Musk has made one of Twitter’s most glaring problems into a core feature on X.
Inside the Ruthless, Restless Final Days of Trump’s Campaign
“What’s discipline got to do with winning?”
Americans Who Want Out
Some liberals insist that they’re not joking this time: They are very scared, and very ready to leave the country if Donald Trump is reelected.
Trump’s Followers Are Living in a Dark Fantasy
MAGA adherents deny and dismiss what they are a part of, but they believe Trump’s lies, and will support him until the end.
Three Tips for Following Election Results Without Losing Your Mind
How to watch the election without falling for conspiracy theories
The Magic Mountain Saved My Life
When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose. Today, its vision is startlingly relevant.
When the Show Is Over
Much of the campaigning has felt like an elaborate traveling circus. But the spectacle is coming to an end.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
This Is a Test
Can the country pass?
A ‘Crazy’ Idea for Treating Autoimmune Diseases Might Actually Work
Lupus has long been considered incurable—but a series of breakthroughs are fueling hope.