What Do Wives Want?
Democrats are guessing that some nominally conservative married women will vote for Harris so long as they are certain their votes will be kept secret.
The Most Controversial Nobel Prize in Recent Memory
This year’s economics award reinforces a comforting but false story about democracy.
The Magic Mountain Saved My Life
When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose. Today, its vision is startlingly relevant.
The Broken Promise of USB-C
We’ll never get a universal cable.
A ‘Crazy’ Idea for Treating Autoimmune Diseases Might Actually Work
Lupus has long been considered incurable—but a series of breakthroughs are fueling hope.
Americans Who Want Out
Some liberals insist that they’re not joking this time: They are very scared, and very ready to leave the country if Donald Trump is reelected.
When the Show Is Over
Much of the campaigning has felt like an elaborate traveling circus. But the spectacle is coming to an end.
The Lessons of 1800
Two key components of a contentious presidential election are speaking loudly to the present.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
No One Has an Alibi
Trump has told us his plans, so vote as if the country depends on you. It does.
Miranda’s Last Gift
When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo.
A Tiny Petrostate Is Running the World’s Climate Talks
Again.
The Right’s New Kingmaker
Charlie Kirk can speak to all factions of the GOP like few others can.
Trump Needs Help
Last night he simulated oral sex in public.
Donald Trump’s Hatred of Free Speech
The former president is not just going after journalists. He is targeting all Americans.
Nobody Look at Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook doesn’t want attention right now.
The Man Who’s Sure That Harris Will Win
Allan Lichtman is known for correctly forecasting elections. But his record is not as impressive as it seems.
How Is It This Close?
The most remarkable thing about the 2024 presidential election is that roughly half the electorate still supports Donald Trump.
I Love to Drive Fast, and I Cannot Stop
Is my bad habit going to be my demise?
On Election Night, Stare Into the Abyss
Ponder the creative violence of the cosmos.