What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
‘What the Hell Is Happening to Your Country?’
American allies don’t trust Trump with the intelligence they share.
The Advice Elissa Slotkin Didn’t Take
The Michigan senator wants to set a new tone for the Democratic resistance.
What Alito’s Dissent Fails to Understand
The justice and his allies want to treat the foreign-aid case like an everyday spat over the terms of a government contract. It couldn't be more different.
Trump Is Breaking the Fourth Wall
Reality television helped propel Donald Trump to the White House. Now its conventions are helping him expand its powers.
Severance Cannot Save You
The show seems to be delivering an uncomfortable verdict on one of its biggest questions.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Cling to Your Disgust
The artist formerly known as Kanye West thinks this is a great time for a comeback. He might be right.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
Trump’s Own Declaration of Independence
The president, who has flirted with regal rhetoric, wants a copy of America’s founding document placed in the Oval Office.
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
At the NIH, Intolerance Will No Longer Be Tolerated
Jay Bhattacharya has spent years railing against the National Institutes of Health. What happens when he runs it?
The November Election That Still Hasn’t Been Certified
North Carolinians voted in a state-supreme-court election four months ago. What’s going on?
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.