What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
The Advice Elissa Slotkin Didn’t Take
The Michigan senator wants to set a new tone for the Democratic resistance.
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Russia Is Not Winning
At the current rate, Russia will control all of Ukraine in about 118 years.
The Simple Explanation for Why Trump Turned Against Ukraine
The president’s defenders ignore one possibility: He just likes Putin.
Trump, by Any Means Necessary
Trump tried to steal the 2020 election. He shows no sign that he would accept a loss in the future.
Why Trump Thanked John Roberts
The conservative justices are frequently accomplices to Trump’s assault on democracy.
The Supreme Court Foreign-Aid Ruling Is a Bad Sign for Trump
Yes, the Court could do even more to push back, but it isn’t giving him wins that he needs.
Democrats Are Acting Too Normal
In her response to Trump’s address, Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin failed to capture the hallucinatory nature of our national politics.
The Democrats’ ‘No We Can’t’ Strategy
The party hasn’t shown much of an ability to unite around its best interests lately.
Trump’s Most Inexplicable Decision Yet
The tariffs are real, and they are spectacularly foolish.
Coaching Is the New ‘Asking Your Friends for Help’
Lifestyle coaches offer help with vacation planning, decision making, meditation, and more—for a price.
The Taxpayers Are Going All In on Crypto
This isn’t an investment; it’s a giveaway to Trump’s supporters.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
The Trump Voters Who Are Losing Patience
Some of the president’s own voters are ready to blame him if their lives don’t improve soon.
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