Elon Musk Is President
The world’s richest man has declared war on the federal government, and his influence appears unchecked.
The ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’ of the United States Government
Elon Musk’s bureaucratic coup is under way.
What’s Up With All the Sex Parties?
“What we do, you can’t do onstage at Lincoln Center.”
Are We Thinking About Gun Violence All Wrong?
The unexpected origins of gun crime
American History Is Key to Understanding Trump
The best analogies to understand the U.S. president can be found right in the United States.
The Democrats Show Why They Lost
At a meeting of the DNC, the party seemed to be at pains to demonstrate that it learned nothing from its 2024 defeat.
Purging the Government Could Backfire Spectacularly
Donald Trump might miss the bureaucrats when the next crisis hits.
DeepSeek and the Truth About Chinese Tech
Chinese companies are good at doing more with less—and at using any means necessary.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
The benefits of an early diagnosis are only becoming clearer.
America’s ‘Marriage Material’ Shortage
Adults are significantly less likely to be married or to live with a partner than they used to be.
Democracy in Eastern Europe Faces Another Crisis
Protesters in Georgia are trying to stem Putin’s growing influence in the region.
The Race-Blind College-Admissions Era Is Off to a Weird Start
After the fall of affirmative action, things have not gone the way anyone expected.
A Handbook for Dealing With Trump Threats
The president is issuing similar demands around the globe—but a one-size response doesn’t fit all countries.
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.
The ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.
The Illegal Drug at Every Corner Store
Nitrous oxide is widely available as long as everyone pretends it’s being used for whipped cream. An industry has arisen to exploit that loophole.
What Trump’s Finger-Pointing Reveals
Words, including the words of presidents, matter so very much.
The Tasks of an Anti-Trump Coalition
Avoid progressive pieties and rebuild an effective democratic majority