Peter Thiel Is Taking a Break From Democracy
It’s one of his many, many disappointments.
L.A. Isn’t Ready for What’s Next
Sooner or later, a winter storm will hit, and deadly mudslides and debris flows that will likely follow.
How Biden Destroyed His Legacy
The president’s accomplishments are considerable, but on his signature issue of preserving democracy, he failed spectacularly.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Let’s Not Fool Ourselves About TikTok
America won’t miss the app.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
What Happens When a Plastic City Burns
Most modern couches are basically blocks of gasoline.
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.
Eight Perfect Episodes of TV
Picks from Girls, The X-Files, SpongeBob, and more
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
That’s Not How Constitutional Amendments Work
The president’s declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment is “the law of the land” doesn’t make it so.
The Secretary of Hard Problems
Bill Burns has played an unusual role for a CIA director.