Maybe It Was Never About the Factory Jobs
The theory that populist economic policies can win back the working class for Democrats has been tried, and it has failed.
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.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Easiest Way to Keep Your Friends
It’s a little boring, a little type A, and a lot better than letting relationships fizzle.
A Wider War Has Already Started in Europe
Putin’s not-so-quiet sabotage campaign against European democracies
How the Ski Business Got Too Big for Its Boots
A recent strike at a major resort has put the spotlight on what a bad deal both workers and visitors are getting.
Should You Be Prepping for Trump?
Some liberals are stocking up on and freeze-drying food—and say that others should be too.
The Case for Brain Rot
The new language of the internet is both mind-numbing and irresistible.
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.
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
The People Who Quit Dating
Being single can be hard—but the search for love may be harder.
What Tucker Carlson Saw in Moscow
He never quite says what precisely he thinks Russia gets right.
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
How to Worry Less and Be Happier
A good place to start is simply by writing down what’s bothering you.