Is Ambivalence Killing Parenthood?
And can deciding to have kids even be a rational exercise in the first place?
Kendrick Lamar Makes His Point Clearer
On his new album, GNX, a rapper who’s obsessed with excellence tries to entertain the masses.
A Guide for the Politically Homeless
Those left adrift by Trump’s rise must now engage in a new project.
Thanksgiving Should Be in October
A modest proposal for fixing the back-to-back-holiday crunch
The Dos and Don’ts of Cultural Appropriation
Borrowing from other cultures isn’t just inevitable; it’s potentially positive.
The Democrats’ Billionaire Mistake
In a populist moment, the Democratic Party had the extremely rich and the very famous, some great music, and Mark Ruffalo. And they got shellacked.
What Comes Next for Air Travel
The Trump administration could prove more sympathetic to businesses than to consumers.
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.
There’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AI
Dialogue from these movies and TV shows has been used by companies such as Apple and Anthropic to train AI systems.
What the Broligarchs Want From Trump
Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.
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 Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
The HR-ification of the Democratic Party
The party of norms, procedure, bureaucracy, DEI initiatives, rule following, language policing, and compliance
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
The Road Dogs of the American West
Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness
Everyone Agrees Americans Aren’t Healthy
The Biden administration tried to address the country’s health problems, with only modest success.
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
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