Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Moderation Is Not the Same Thing as Surrender
Democrats do not, in fact, face a choice between championing trans rights and completely abandoning them.
Is Ambivalence Killing Parenthood?
And can deciding to have kids even be a rational exercise in the first place?
The Fox News Rebound
After the 2020 elections, the network seemed in peril. Today, it’s where Donald Trump goes for Cabinet members.
The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
The rot runs deeper than almost anyone has guessed.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Musical Blockbuster That Didn’t Play By the Rules
Wicked makes the case that audiences aren’t so tired of the genre after all.
The International Criminal Court’s Folly
The high aspirations with which the tribunal was founded should not shield it from the consequences of its decision to pursue other agendas.
This Is What Happens to All the Stuff You Don’t Want
I ventured into the belly of the holiday-returns beast.
The International Criminal Court Shows Its Mettle
International law has always been aspirational. The decision on Israel brings it closer.
Democrats Are Still Being Defined by Progressive Causes
Americans across the political spectrum are much better at assessing what Republicans care about.
Why Do Rich People Love Quiet?
The sound of gentrification is silence.
A Horror Movie About an Atheist Who Won’t Shut Up
The hollowness at the center of Heretic
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
Tossing a Bird That Does Not Fly Out of a Plane
A Thanksgiving story about the limits of human empathy
When Haruki Murakami Takes His Own Magic for Granted
The Japanese author’s popularity rests on a blend of mystery and accessibility. His latest novel fails to achieve that balance.
My Home Is a Horror of Unfinished Tasks
Why can’t I get anything done?
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.