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.
This Is What Happens When the DOGE Guys Take Over
Inside the federal agencies where Elon Musk’s people have seized control, fear and uncertainty reign.
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Trump World Order
In the MAGA vision of the national interest, might will make right.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
The Secret That Colleges Should Stop Keeping
Despite ever-higher sticker prices, the real cost of getting a degree has been going down.
The Ultimate Antidote to Toxic Behavior Online
Changing your perception and withholding your attention are great ways of regaining control over online abuse.
A Cautionary Tale for Trump Appointees
The evidence of the past few days suggests that they are all deluding themselves.
The Free-Speech Phonies
Donald Trump and Elon Musk never believed in anyone’s free speech except their own.
DOGE Has ‘God Mode’ Access to Government Data
The president’s special commission now has an unprecedented ability to view and manipulate information at many federal agencies.
Trump Hands the World to China
Xi Jinping could only have dreamed of such rapid destruction of American power.
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
Want to Change Your Personality? Have a Baby.
I knew that becoming a parent would change me—but I had no idea how.
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