The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
The ‘Gulf of America’ Is an Admission of Defeat
Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico is not triumphant but pathetic.
The Moron Factory
A short story
Seven Books That Capture How Love Really Feels
These books are all exquisite arguments for the necessity of stories about romance.
What's Wrong With Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update'?
Five months after Lorne Michaels switched up the hosts, the faux-news segment feels stuck in its "rocky start" phase.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
A Blatant Violation of Legal Ethics
DOJ lawyers pride themselves on working for an organization that is unique among federal agencies in its independence from politics—for now.
How to Prevent Trump From Defying the Courts
Other countries have demonstrated three possible paths—not all of which lead to good endings.
What the Biggest Saturday Night Live Fans Know
The 50-year-old sketch-comedy show isn’t just about the jokes.
The Failed Promise of the New Captain America
The first intriguing Marvel sequel in years quickly wastes its potential.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
The Rich Tourists Who Want More, and More, and More
Can anything satisfy the guests of The White Lotus?
Why the COVID Deniers Won
Lessons from the pandemic and its aftermath
Flaco Lives
Visiting the New York Historical’s new exhibit on a tragically deceased celebrity owl
Trump’s Loyalties
Panelists discuss the ideology driving the president’s policy decisions.
Trump Is Remaking the World in His Image
If the president gets his way, the strong, not international lawyers, will write the rules.
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
RFK Jr. Won. Now What?
America’s health is in the hands of an anti-vaccine conspiracist.
The Public Humiliation of Eric Adams
Blink twice if you need help, Mr. Mayor.
The Scientific Literature Can’t Save You Now
You can cite peer-reviewed research in support of almost any claim, no matter how absurd.