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.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
What the Broligarchs Want From Trump
Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
Everyone Agrees Americans Aren’t Healthy
The Biden administration tried to address the country’s health problems, with only modest success.
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.
A Good Country’s Bad Choice
And what I got wrong about the 2024 election
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
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.
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.
Another Theory of the Trump Movement
Who else but Sigmund Freud to help explain?
What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
All Airlines Are Now the Same
Southwest’s open-seating policy will be sorely missed.
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.
The Leak Scandal Roiling Israel
Netanyahu’s spokesperson stands accused of revealing secrets for political gain.
Flying Is Weird Right Now
Is flying less safe? Or are we just paying closer attention?
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.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis
Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?
Put Down the Vacuum
Americans need to get off the tidiness treadmill.
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