The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
Putin Won
The Russian dictator has bent the world, including the United States, to his vision.
Russia Is Losing the War of Attrition
Ukraine is not on the verge of collapse. That makes the Trump administration’s decisions particularly shortsighted and tragic.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place two decades ago. 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.
Is DOGE Losing Steam?
The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.
The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs
Hens are wonderful to keep, but they lay the most expensive eggs you’ll ever buy.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Trump Is Offering Putin Another Munich
Hitler didn’t want a peace deal, and neither does Putin.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Severance Cannot Save You
The show seems to be delivering an uncomfortable verdict on one of its biggest questions.
The Age of Anti-Woke Overreach
Republicans are way overplaying their hand.
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
At the NIH, Intolerance Will No Longer Be Tolerated
Jay Bhattacharya has spent years railing against the National Institutes of Health. What happens when he runs it?
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
‘What the Hell Is Happening to Your Country?’
American allies don’t trust Trump with the intelligence they share.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
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.
The Podcast of Magical Thinking
Don’t fall for The Telepathy Tapes.