The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
The DOGE Project Will Backfire
Trump’s war on public employees is bad for all of us.
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.
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.
Winners of the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards
Some of the top nature photography featured in this year’s competition
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.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
Elon Musk Can’t Stop Talking About Penises
The world’s richest man needs new material.
MAGA Has Found a New Model
The leading figures of the Trump administration have fallen for a far-right party in Germany.
‘Terrified’ Federal Workers Are Clamming Up
Sources within the government reveal the true extent of the Trump administration’s crackdown on speech.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Germany’s Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing
The far-right AfD seems destined for a strong showing in Sunday’s federal parliamentary election.
The Fantasy of a Nonprofit Dating App
Imagine if digital matchmakers had no financial incentives.
The Ultimate Antidote to Toxic Behavior Online
Changing your perception and withholding your attention are great ways of regaining control over online abuse.
Trump’s Military Purge Has Washington Asking ‘Who’s Next?’
The president fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as part of a stunning shake-up across the military’s senior ranks.
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
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