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One Word Describes Trump

A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.

Trump Drops the Mask

The president’s latest positions on the Russia-Ukraine war reveal that he is indifferent to ongoing slaughter—indeed, he is willing to increase it.

The Diseases Are Coming

Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.

Turtleboy Will Not Be Stopped

A profane blogger believes an innocent woman is being framed for murder. He’ll do anything to prove he’s right—and terrorize anyone who says he’s wrong.

Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage

Fewer young people are getting into relationships.

The Tragic Success of Global Putinism

How the West underestimated an ideology’s animating force

DOGE’s Plans to Replace Humans With AI Are Already Under Way

The civil service is being turned over to machines.

The FAA’s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know

The agency responsible for air safety is facing deep cuts and interference by Elon Musk.

Europe Can’t Trust the U.S. Anymore

One Trump administration was a mistake; two Trump administrations will be read, correctly, as a divergence that can never be repaired.

What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain

Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.

Move Fast and Destroy Democracy

Silicon Valley’s titans have decided that ruling the digital world is not enough.

Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns

‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’

Colleges Have No Idea How to Comply With Trump’s Orders

The Trump administration’s confusing instructions to universities have generated a flurry of nomenclature modifications—a kind of anti-woke theater.

The Great Salt Shake-Up

Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?

There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing

How regime change happens in America

The Rise of the Brutal American

This is how the bad guys act.

The Whistleblower for the Whistleblowers

As the leader of the Office of Special Counsel, Hampton Dellinger’s role was to get wrongfully fired civil servants back on the job—until he got fired himself.

How to Want Less

The secret to satisfaction has nothing to do with achievement, money, or stuff.

Growing Up Murdoch

James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire