Is Ambivalence Killing Parenthood?
And can deciding to have kids even be a rational exercise in the first place?
A Guide for the Politically Homeless
Those left adrift by Trump’s rise must now engage in a new project.
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the president-elect’s legal troubles.
The Trump Marathon
If Americans want to hold Trump accountable in a second term, they must keep their heads when he uses chaos as a strategy.
Donald Trump Gets Away With It
Jack Smith is dropping the charges against the president-elect for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.
Everyone Agrees Americans Aren’t Healthy
The Biden administration tried to address the country’s health problems, with only modest success.
The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
The rot runs deeper than almost anyone has guessed.
Dear Therapist: No One Wants to Host My In-Laws for the Holidays
My husband’s parents are divorcing, and they are worried about being alone.
What the Broligarchs Want From Trump
Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.
The Leak Scandal Roiling Israel
Netanyahu’s spokesperson stands accused of revealing secrets for political gain.
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
The U.S. National Women’s Soccer Team Makes a Really Good Case for Equal Pay
In a new lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, the athletes say they earn just a fraction of what their less successful male counterparts make.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
The AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
Another Theory of the Trump Movement
Who else but Sigmund Freud to help explain?
Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Cabinet Pick
Pete Hegseth considers himself to be at war with basically everybody to Trump’s left, and it is by no means clear that he means war metaphorically.
Gladiator II Is More Than Just a Spectacle
Ridley Scott’s ancient-Roman epic manages to find some beauty amid the savagery.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.