The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
Pay Attention to the FBI
That’s a whole other crisis brewing.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Trump’s Assault on USAID Makes Project 2025 Look Like Child’s Play
“I have never seen a government action have such an immediate impact.”
Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk.
Discover the rewards of discussing deep things.
The Last Days of American Orange Juice
Savor every last drop.
Elon Musk Wants What He Can’t Have: Wikipedia
Musk and other right-wing tech figures have been on a campaign to delegitimize the digital encyclopedia. What happens if they succeed?
There Is No Real-Estate Solution for Gaza
Here’s what truly fresh thinking would look like instead.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
The benefits of an early diagnosis are only becoming clearer.
The Spies Are Shown the Door
Trump has never understood how the CIA’s people work. But he might know how to make them quit.
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.
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.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
Dear Therapist: I’m Having an Affair and I’ve Never Been Happier. Should I Confess?
I feel incredibly guilty and am worried that if we come clean, we will lose the respect of our children and become pariahs in our community.
The ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.