America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
A Hilarious Movie That Understands the South
Culture and entertainment musts from Annie Joy Williams
Why Is Trump Mad at the Zoo?
In search of “improper ideology” among the animals
Trump’s Tariffs Are Designed to Backfire
Instead of leading to reduced trade barriers, the new global tariff plan is all but guaranteed to raise them.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
Take Trump Seriously About Greenland
The Danes seem to believe him, and so should Americans.
Trump’s Jewish Cover Story
The administration claims to be protecting Jews while advancing an agenda that most Jews oppose.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
The Man Out to Prove How Dumb AI Still Is
François Chollet has constructed the ultimate test for the bots.
The Cardboard-Carrying Opposition Arrives
The “Hands Off” protest in Washington, D.C., drew thousands of people with a lot of feelings—but as-yet-inchoate anger at the Trump administration.
The Political Fight of the Century
For the first time in decades, America has a chance to define its next political order. Trump offers fear, retribution, and scarcity. Liberals can stand for abundance.
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.
When I’m 84
The world still needs Ringo Starr.
To Be Happier, Stop Resisting Change
The zen of archery is all about learning how to let go.
Columbia University’s Anti-Semitism Problem
If the bullying of Jewish students had happened to any other group, the institution would be appalled.
The Wild Trump Theory Making the Rounds on Wall Street
QAnon for tariffs
The Top Goal of Project 2025 Is Still to Come
The now-famous white paper has proved to be a good road map for what the administration has done so far, and what may yet be on the way.
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