The Bliss of a Quieter Ego
We live in a world of noisy narcissism, but you can escape the cacophony—and be happier.
The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
The Three Pillars of the Bro-Economy
Day-trading, sports betting, and crypto are about to get bigger.
The MAHA Takeover Is Complete
Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon-general nominee, has a lot in common with RFK Jr.
Europeans Have Realized Their Error
The urge to say I told you so is strong these days throughout the Baltics.
‘I Run the Country and the World’
Donald Trump believes he’s invincible. But the cracks are beginning to show.
The Impending Doom of Trump’s Trade War
The uncertainty is doing plenty of economic damage. He may make things much worse.
How the Most Remote Community in America Gets Its Mail
Transporting letters and packages to the village of Supai requires a feat of logistics, horsemanship, and carefully placed hooves.
The Disturbing Rise of MAGA Maoism
Trump seems to be ceding the future to China while emulating its past.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Oddball British Comedy Show I Thought I’d Hate (And Learned to Love)
The cult favorite Taskmaster has a nonsensical premise that slowly bowled me over.
The Plight of the Eldest Daughter
Women are expected to be nurturers. Firstborns are expected to be exemplars. Being both is exhausting.
Trump’s Weak Position on Trade
An incoherent American policy has allowed China to benefit from its focus and resolve.
Is This the Worst-Ever Era of American Pop Culture?
An emerging critical consensus argues that we’ve entered a cultural dark age. I’m not so sure.
‘The Worst Internet-Research Ethics Violation I Have Ever Seen’
The most persuasive “people” on a popular subreddit turned out to be a front for a secret AI experiment.
A Totally Unnecessary Way to Stress Parents Out
The tyranny of school spirit days
How the World Became Awash in Synthetics
It started in 1934, with a PR crisis.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Read The Atlantic’s Interview With Donald Trump
A conversation with the president about executive power, Signalgate, and 24-karat gold
The Big Focus on Federal Judges Is Not a Good Sign
Elevating them as individuals only serves Trump’s interests.