Finally, Someone Said It to Joe Rogan’s Face
Should the star podcaster take any responsibility for how he uses his power?
The Coming Economic Nightmare
Trump’s tariffs could cause stagflation for the first time in decades. It may go on for a long, long time.
Trump’s Cosplay Cabinet
The president’s appointees often appear to be acting out a made-for-television version of their jobs rather than actually doing them.
What It Means to Tell the Truth About America
And what happens when empirical fact is labeled “improper ideology”
Trump Administration to Judges: ‘We Will Find You’
The attorney general’s message to the judiciary is clear.
Elon Musk’s Luck Runs Out
Why he didn’t see this coming
How the Trump Administration Flipped on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Officials were developing a plan to get him back to the United States. Why did they stop?
The ‘Profound’ Experience of Seeing a New Color
The ecstasy of “olo”
What Porn Did to American Culture
Sophie Gilbert discusses how the industry defined womanhood, sex, and power.
The Conversation That Moviegoers Don’t Need to Be Having
Sinners has made a splash at the box office, but analysts want to focus on the money it isn’t making.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
Ben-Gvir Can’t Bring Himself to Pretend
The Israeli national-security minister came to New Haven to tell the story of his political awakening.
Why a Dog’s Death Hits So Hard
I loved my mom more than my dog. So why did I cry for him but not for her?
The Project 2025 Presidency
The blueprint for Trump 2.0 predicted much of what we’ve seen so far—and much of what’s to come.
The Knowledge That Brings True Happiness
Three principles to help you decide whether to go to college
Oklahoma Is Asking the Supreme Court to Ignore History
The Founders had disagreements about the role of religion in America’s public schools, but there was always one line they would not cross.
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
The Political Fight of the Century
For the first time in decades, America has a chance to define its next political order. Trump offers fear, retribution, and scarcity. Liberals can stand for abundance.
Inside the Fiasco at the National Security Council
Firings and leadership challenges have destabilized an institution that has little margin for error.
What Porn Taught a Generation of Women
It colored our ambitions, our sense of self, our relationships, our bodies, our work, and our art.
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