How Biden Made a Mess of Ukraine
He treated the conflict as a crisis to be managed, not a war to be won.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
How Gen Z Came to See Books as a Waste of Time
Young people might be responding to a cultural message: Reading just isn’t that important.
The Most Controversial Game on the Internet
Wyna Liu, the editor of the New York Times game Connections, discusses her process and the particular ire her puzzles inspire.
Why Are You Still Cooking With That?
Black plastic spatulas, nonstick pans, and other Thanksgiving cooking worries
The Perception Gap That Explains American Politics
Americans overwhelmingly—but, it turns out, mistakenly—believe that Democrats care more about advancing progressive social issues than widely shared economic ones.
Imagine a Drug That Feels Like Tylenol and Works Like OxyContin
New research points to a future in which pleasure and pain relief can be independently controlled.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
Even Worse Than The Da Vinci Code
Conclave treats Catholic theology as mere policy, like the membership rules at Augusta National.
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
Expiration Dates Are Meaningless
Do I dare to eat an old peach yogurt? Yes, yes I do.
How a Strongman Made Himself Look Weak
Narendra Modi has picked a needless fight with the United States and Canada.
The Science Behind Ozempic Was Wrong
The weight-loss effects of GLP-1 drugs have little to do with the gut.
An Army Is a Dangerous Instrument to Play With
Trump doesn’t seem to understand the arrangement that makes the U.S. both democratic and powerful.
My Home Is a Horror of Unfinished Tasks
Why can’t I get anything done?
Moderation Is Not the Same Thing as Surrender
Democrats do not, in fact, face a choice between championing trans rights and completely abandoning them.
The Trends Atlantic Writers Love and Hate
Six answers to the question: “What’s a trend you wish would come back, and one you wish would go away?”
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
Always a Girlboss, Never a Tradwife
A new Netflix documentary explores the cost of Martha Stewart’s chase for domestic perfection.
The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
The rot runs deeper than almost anyone has guessed.