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The Trump Marathon

If Americans want to hold Trump accountable in a second term, they must keep their heads when he uses chaos as a strategy.

The Road Dogs of the American West

Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness

Taylor Swift Is a Perfect Example of How Publishing Is Changing

Swift is a symptom, not a cause, of the weakening bonds between celebrities and publishing houses.

Dear Therapist: No One Wants to Host My In-Laws for the Holidays

My husband’s parents are divorcing, and they are worried about being alone.

What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About

Revenge on the military is just the start of it.

The AI War Was Never Just About AI

Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.

The Cases Against Trump: A Guide

Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the president-elect’s legal troubles.

A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends

Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.

The Atlantic Gift Guide

The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.

Put Down the Vacuum

Americans need to get off the tidiness treadmill.

Donald Trump Gets Away With It

Jack Smith is dropping the charges against the president-elect for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.

The Right Has a Bluesky Problem

The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.

All Airlines Are Now the Same

Southwest’s open-seating policy will be sorely missed.

What the Broligarchs Want From Trump

Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.

There’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AI

Dialogue from these movies and TV shows has been used by companies such as Apple and Anthropic to train AI systems.

Flying Is Weird Right Now

Is flying less safe? Or are we just paying closer attention?

The Saruman Trap

When power is corrupt, there is no way to escape its toxic influence.

The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books

To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.

Everyone Agrees Americans Aren’t Healthy

The Biden administration tried to address the country’s health problems, with only modest success.

The Supreme Court Has Itself to Blame for Texas Defying Its Orders

Greg Abbott is taking a stand to protect his state’s right to let children die in the Rio Grande, and four justices of the Supreme Court are encouraging him to do so.