The Other President Whom Trump Is Pushing Aside
Grover Cleveland enthusiasts aren’t thrilled.
The MAGA Honeymoon Is Over
Silicon Valley and the nativist right worked together to elect Trump. Now the infighting has begun.
Vivek Ramaswamy Is Uninvited From My Sleepover
The Trump-supporting entrepreneur misapprehends the sources of American success.
An Astonishing Level of Dehumanization
There is no defense of those who celebrated the murder of Brian Thompson.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Apocalypse, Constantly
Humans love to imagine their own demise.
What the Left Refused to Understand About Women’s Sports
Female athletes said competing against trans women was an injustice.
The Controversy Over Baby Names
Annual baby-name lists don’t always stir the pot, but last year’s did.
My Boyfriend Is About to Move In With His Ex
Am I wrong for thinking this is a deal-breaker?
The Case for Finding Common Ground With RFK
A pro-vaccine doctor argues that the left should engage with Americans skeptical of public-health rules.
The Rise of the Union Right
Democrats need some kitchen-table policies. Quick.
The Atlantic 10
The books that made us think the most this year
77 Facts That Blew Our Minds in 2024
Chewing gum, space capsules, and minivans are just a few of the things we see differently after a year of reporting.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest
People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.
The 10 Best Movies of 2024
Another year of existential crisis for Hollywood, and an excellent year for cinema itself
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
What Not to Wear
The false promise of seasonal-color analysis
The Walmart Effect
New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices.
How Do You Forgive the People Who Killed Your Family?
Thirty years after the genocide in Rwanda, survivors and perpetrators live side by side.