The ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’ of the United States Government
Elon Musk’s bureaucratic coup is under way.
The Last Days of American Orange Juice
Savor every last drop.
Elon Musk Is President
The world’s richest man has declared war on the federal government, and his influence appears unchecked.
What’s Up With All the Sex Parties?
“What we do, you can’t do onstage at Lincoln Center.”
The Doctor Who Let RFK Jr. Through
The opposition folds.
Are We Thinking About Gun Violence All Wrong?
The unexpected origins of gun crime
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
American History Is Key to Understanding Trump
The best analogies to understand the U.S. president can be found right in the United States.
Purging the Government Could Backfire Spectacularly
Donald Trump might miss the bureaucrats when the next crisis hits.
The Democrats Show Why They Lost
At a meeting of the DNC, the party seemed to be at pains to demonstrate that it learned nothing from its 2024 defeat.
DeepSeek and the Truth About Chinese Tech
Chinese companies are good at doing more with less—and at using any means necessary.
ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
The benefits of an early diagnosis are only becoming clearer.
What Christopher Hitchens Understood About the Parthenon
The British Museum should return the ancient treasures to Greece for the sake of art, not nationalism.
My Friend’s Instagram Account Has Taken a Dark Turn
I want to reach out, but I’m not sure how.
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 ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.