A Guide for the Politically Homeless
Those left adrift by Trump’s rise must now engage in a new project.
A Horror Movie About an Atheist Who Won’t Shut Up
The hollowness at the center of Heretic
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
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.
The AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
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.
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.
Taylor Swift Is a Perfect Example of How Publishing Is Changing
Swift is a symptom, not a cause, of the weakening bonds between celebrities and publishing houses.
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.
A Good Country’s Bad Choice
And what I got wrong about the 2024 election
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
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.
Three Ways to Become a Deeper Thinker
You don’t have to become a Buddhist monk to realize the value of contemplating hard questions without clear answers.
The Fairy Tale We’ve Been Retelling for 125 Years
Every generation has an Oz story, but one retelling best captures what makes L. Frank Baum’s world sing.
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.