The Supreme Court Won’t Explain Itself
In their decision allowing the Trump administration to dismantle the Department of Education, the justices didn’t offer one word of reasoning.
Why Trump Can’t Make the Epstein Story Go Away
His brainwashing powers are finite.
The Biggest Myth About the YIMBY Movement
There’s nothing centrist or conservative about the push to lower housing costs.
Photos: The Grand Canyon Burns
The Dragon Bravo wildfire in Arizona grew rapidly over the past weekend, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other structures along the canyon’s North Rim.
We Should, in Fact, Politicize the Tragedy
Holding people and policies accountable for disasters is essential.
I Left My Church—And Found Christianity
No one should have to choose between their community and their own integrity.
Disaster at FEMA
It’s getting harder for Americans to find relief under Trump’s vision of government.
Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think
Here’s how to make the most of it.
Pamela Anderson Forever
Alert the incels! The rest of us love her, and we will always love her.
Why Is Dad So Mad?
A father dares to explore his rage.
An IRS Regulation Change That Could Sow Societal Division
Churches are now allowed to endorse political candidates. They should resist the temptation.
What Really Happened to Malaysia’s Missing Airplane
Five years ago, the flight vanished into the Indian Ocean. Officials on land know more about why than they dare to say.
Congrats on the New DOD Gig, MechaHitler!
Turns out, going on anti-Semitic tirades didn’t stop Grok from winning a big government contract.
Flattery, Firmness, and Flourishes
World leaders and diplomats quietly swap strategies for managing Trump.
Putin Needs to Believe He Can’t Win
The way to get a peace agreement is to change the battlefield.
Trump Loves ICE. Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable.
A “mission impossible” deportation campaign has left many employees burned out and morally conflicted.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place in 1994. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.
That Dropped Call With Customer Service? It Was on Purpose.
Endless wait times and excessive procedural fuss—it’s all part of a tactic called “sludge.”
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Sexting With Gemini
Why did Google’s supposedly teen-friendly chatbot say it wanted to tie me up?