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.
The Last Days of American Orange Juice
Savor every last drop.
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.”
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?
Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk.
Discover the rewards of discussing deep things.
What Does the Department of Education Actually Do?
With the help of Congress, a president could get rid of the agency. Getting rid of the programs it runs and the money it spends would be a different matter.
Trump Is Inheriting an Environmental Disaster
PFAS could be the rare environmental issue that gets addressed this term.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The War for Your Attention
Chris Hayes explains how bad it’s really gotten.
Are We Thinking About Gun Violence All Wrong?
The unexpected origins of gun crime
America’s ‘Marriage Material’ Shortage
Adults are significantly less likely to be married or to live with a partner than they used to be.
There Is No Real-Estate Solution for Gaza
Here’s what truly fresh thinking would look like instead.
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.
Parenting in America Keeps Getting More Intensive
The philosophy is hard on parents and children alike.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
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.