Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
The Opposition Is Already Growing
Trump is getting substantial pushback, both from the courts and from other pockets of civic life.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
‘The Gulf of America’ Is the Wrong Fight to Pick
The more that politicians mess around with place names, the more important it is to respond according to consistent principles.
The Erasing of American Science
How far can the Trump administration bend U.S. research before it breaks?
Do It for Gilda
The too-short life of a comedy genius is a reminder to the rest of us to make good use of the time we are given.
Why Isn’t Congress Doing Anything?
Republicans are just fine with Elon Musk gutting the government.
America Opens the Door to Its Adversaries
U.S. foes will find plenty of opportunities in the chaos engulfing Washington.
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.
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
The Scientific Literature Can’t Save You Now
You can cite peer-reviewed research in support of almost any claim, no matter how absurd.