Trump Is Offering Putin Another Munich
Hitler didn’t want a peace deal, and neither does Putin.
Putin Won
The Russian dictator has bent the world, including the United States, to his vision.
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.
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
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.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
‘What the Hell Is Happening to Your Country?’
American allies don’t trust Trump with the intelligence they share.
The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs
Hens are wonderful to keep, but they lay the most expensive eggs you’ll ever buy.
Is DOGE Losing Steam?
The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.
Trump Is Breaking the Fourth Wall
Reality television helped propel Donald Trump to the White House. Now its conventions are helping him expand its powers.
America Is Botching Measles
Vaccination is the only way to prevent measles infection, a fact the Trump administration has downplayed.
My Family’s Slave
She lived with us for 56 years. She raised me and my siblings without pay. I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized who she was.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
The Age of Anti-Woke Overreach
Republicans are way overplaying their hand.
The Pentagon’s DEI Panic
What are the nation’s warfighters so afraid of?
Hegseth Has All the Wrong Enemies
Appointing his personal lawyer to a top spot at the Pentagon is another sign that the U.S. military is now fighting culture wars.
Cling to Your Disgust
The artist formerly known as Kanye West thinks this is a great time for a comeback. He might be right.
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 Age of Social Media Is Ending
It never should have begun.