The ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.
Donald Trump Is Just Watching This Crisis Unfold
But he’s not taking charge.
The Memo That Shocked the White House
The directive from the Office of Management and Budget that froze most federal funds on Monday had not gone through the usual approval process.
The Near Misses at Airports Have Been Telling Us Something
The deadly crash over the Potomac River is the culmination of an alarming pattern.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
If Iranian Assassins Kill Them, It Will Be Trump’s Fault
The president has denied protection to four men he put in mortal danger.
Is This How Reddit Ends?
The site has become a reservoir of humanity on the web. Now it, too, is turning to AI.
The Benefit of Doing Things You’re Bad At
To learn a difficult new skill means risking failure—but it’s also a path to greater happiness.
The War for Your Attention
Chris Hayes explains how bad it’s really gotten.
It’s Not Amateur Hour Anymore
Trump’s team is savvy and has been planning to remake the federal government for years.
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.
Don’t Politicize Aviation Safety
The tragic airliner crash in Washington underscores the risks of cavalier changes to regulatory agencies.
Your FOMO Is Trying to Tell You Something
Maybe you are missing out.
There Is a Strategy Behind the Chaos
The drama over federal-grant spending this week isn’t mere disorganization; it’s part of a broader effort to remake the government from the inside.
What an Undervaccinated America Would Look Like
At first, much the same. But inevitably, dangerous diseases would resurge in a country that isn’t prepared for them.
The Attack on Trans Rights Won’t End There
Once legal rights begin to fall, they fall for everyone.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?