The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
The rot runs deeper than almost anyone has guessed.
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 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.
Seventy Miles in Hell
The Darién Gap was once considered impassable. Now hundreds of thousands of migrants are risking treacherous terrain, violence, hunger, and disease to travel through the jungle to the United States.
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
The Road Dogs of the American West
Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness
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.
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 AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
What the Broligarchs Want From Trump
Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.
What Comes Next for Air Travel
The Trump administration could prove more sympathetic to businesses than to consumers.
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.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
My Home Is a Horror of Unfinished Tasks
Why can’t I get anything done?
The Confidence Gap
Evidence shows that women are less self-assured than men—and that to succeed, confidence matters as much as competence. Here's why, and what to do about it.
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.