The Road Dogs of the American West
Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness
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.
What the Broligarchs Want From Trump
Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.
The Dos and Don’ts of Cultural Appropriation
Borrowing from other cultures isn’t just inevitable; it’s potentially positive.
The Sense That Most Defines a Culture
Yáng Shuāng-zǐ’s Taiwan Travelogue shows how colonization shapes a country’s culinary landscape.
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.
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.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
Three Ways to Become a Deeper Thinker
You don’t have to become a Buddhist monk to realize the value of contemplating hard questions without clear answers.
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.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
What Comes Next for Air Travel
The Trump administration could prove more sympathetic to businesses than to consumers.
The Best Way to Type ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Every time you shrug, you don’t need to Google, then copy, then paste.
Everyone Agrees Americans Aren’t Healthy
The Biden administration tried to address the country’s health problems, with only modest success.
Put Down the Vacuum
Americans need to get off the tidiness treadmill.
The Type of Love That Makes People Happiest
When it comes to lasting romance, passion has nothing on friendship.
Understanding Desire in the Age of Ozempic
Many people who take GLP-1 drugs find that their cravings disappear. I went to a Buddhist monastery to try to understand why that doesn’t feel like enlightenment.
The People Who Quit Dating
Being single can be hard—but the search for love may be harder.
What Kind of Man Was Anthony Bourdain?
He was so damaged, and yet he showed us so much of the world.
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