The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
‘Herr Hitler, Do You Really Believe Me Capable of Such a Dirty Trick?’
The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didn’t.
Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally
Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Lawful, but Enormously Destructive
Trump’s purge of the Pentagon leadership will have long-lasting and damaging consequences.
The Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse
With every new policy and offhand remark, Trump belies the imaginary versions of himself that inspired many of his supporters.
The Loneliness of the Conservative Pronatalist
Liberals suspect they’re reactionaries. Conservatives suspect they’re liberals. Can they talk to you about having kids?
How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days
The star of the year’s most nominated film torpedoed her chance to win the trophy—in audacious fashion.
Brazil Stood Up for Its Democracy. Why Didn’t the U.S.?
Jair Bolsonaro was made to answer for trying to overturn an election.
A Friday-Night Massacre at the Pentagon
Trump’s purge started with his firing of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top Navy officer, and the vice chief of the Air Force.
‘Terrified’ Federal Workers Are Clamming Up
Sources within the government reveal the true extent of the Trump administration’s crackdown on speech.
Santa Filomena
A poem published in The Atlantic in 1857
Winners of the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards
Some of the top nature photography featured in this year’s competition
A Cautionary Tale for Trump Appointees
The evidence of the past few days suggests that they are all deluding themselves.
What Is Hims Actually Selling?
The lifestyle-med company built a business on male anxieties. Now it’s betting on a new message: grievance.
How COVID Pushed a Generation of Young People to the Right
Research suggests that pandemics are more likely to reduce rather than build trust in scientific and political authorities.
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