The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
Europeans Have Realized Their Error
The urge to say I told you so is strong these days throughout the Baltics.
The MAHA Takeover Is Complete
Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon-general nominee, has a lot in common with RFK Jr.
The Impending Doom of Trump’s Trade War
The uncertainty is doing plenty of economic damage. He may make things much worse.
‘I Run the Country and the World’
Donald Trump believes he’s invincible. But the cracks are beginning to show.
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.
The Real Motive Behind the Real ID–Deadline Charade
The Trump administration turned a legitimate national-security priority into an empty threat against immigrants.
Trump’s Weak Position on Trade
An incoherent American policy has allowed China to benefit from its focus and resolve.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
How Much Would You Pay for That Doll?
How tariffs may challenge the way you shop
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.
A Totally Unnecessary Way to Stress Parents Out
The tyranny of school spirit days
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Plight of the Eldest Daughter
Women are expected to be nurturers. Firstborns are expected to be exemplars. Being both is exhausting.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
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.
Gregg Popovich’s Life Lessons
The San Antonio Spurs coach built a thoughtful team culture that spread far beyond his own players.
Read The Atlantic’s Interview With Donald Trump
A conversation with the president about executive power, Signalgate, and 24-karat gold
‘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.