One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
The Real Goal of the Trump Economy
The president isn’t trying to engineer prosperity for Americans. He’s seeking power for himself.
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.
Putin’s Three Years of Humiliation
The Russian president can’t win his war against Ukraine unless he persuades its allies to betray it.
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
The Internet’s Favorite Sex Researcher
How Aella went from selling sex to studying it
The Obvious Inefficiency of Elon Musk’s New Order
DOGE is wasting time and money on what makes sense only as a troll or a publicity stunt.
A Man Who Actually Stands Up to Trump
Zelensky’s very presence reprimands everyone who surrendered to Trump.
Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally
Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Six Older Books That Deserve to Be Popular Today
In recent years, these titles have found themselves justifiably rescued from oblivion.
COVID Broke the Rules of Virus Evolution
Why did this coronavirus change faster than scientists expected?
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.
How America Wasted Its Most Powerful Economic Weapon
If world leaders had been clearer about the sanctions Putin would face, they might have deterred his invasion of Ukraine.
Trump Sided With Putin. What Should Europe Do Now?
European democracies must stop infantilizing themselves.
‘Herr Hitler, Do You Really Believe Me Capable of Such a Dirty Trick?’
The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didn’t.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Secret That Colleges Should Stop Keeping
Despite ever-higher sticker prices, the real cost of getting a degree has been going down.
How Progressives Froze the American Dream
The U.S. was once the world’s most geographically mobile society. Now we’re stuck in place—and that’s a very big problem.
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