Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
‘Herr Hitler, Do You Really Believe Me Capable of Such a Dirty Trick?’
The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didn’t.
Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally
Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself.
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
Lawful, but Enormously Destructive
Trump’s purge of the Pentagon leadership will have long-lasting and damaging consequences.
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.
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.
The Loneliness of the Conservative Pronatalist
Liberals suspect they’re reactionaries. Conservatives suspect they’re liberals. Can they talk to you about having kids?
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Europe Faces Putin Without America’s Help
European democracies must stop infantilizing themselves.
Winners of the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards
Some of the top nature photography featured in this year’s competition
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
Brazil Stood Up for Its Democracy. Why Didn’t the U.S.?
Jair Bolsonaro was made to answer for trying to overturn an election.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
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.
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place two decades ago. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.
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