The Governor Who Stood Up to Trump
The president sees himself as national king, and every other American—including Maine Governor Janet Mills—as one of his quavering subjects.
‘Terrified’ Federal Workers Are Clamming Up
Sources within the government reveal the true extent of the Trump administration’s crackdown on speech.
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.
Germany’s Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing
The far-right AfD seems destined for a strong showing in Sunday’s federal parliamentary election.
‘Constitutional Crisis’ Is an Understatement
It’s the hottest, and most useless, buzz phrase of the moment.
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
Why Is Everyone Talking About Getting ‘Oneshotted’?
A slang term for the extremely online also serves as a weird mirror of the internet experience.
This Is What Happens When the DOGE Guys Take Over
Inside the federal agencies where Elon Musk’s people have seized control, fear and uncertainty reign.
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
The Trump World Order
In the MAGA vision of the national interest, might will make right.
The Secret That Colleges Should Stop Keeping
Despite ever-higher sticker prices, the real cost of getting a degree has been going down.
The Ultimate Antidote to Toxic Behavior Online
Changing your perception and withholding your attention are great ways of regaining control over online abuse.
The Fantasy of a Nonprofit Dating App
Imagine if digital matchmakers had no financial incentives.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
DOGE Has ‘God Mode’ Access to Government Data
The president’s special commission now has an unprecedented ability to view and manipulate information at many federal agencies.
A Movie That Has Fun With the Inevitability of Death
The Monkey pairs its macabre sense of humor with an unsettling takeaway.
Confessions of a Republican Exile
A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest
People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.
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