Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
A Former Republican Strategist on Why Harris Lost
Inflation, moderation, and candidate effects
Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
What to Expect From Elon Musk’s Government Makeover
Welcome to the “move fast and break things” administration.
Democracy Is Not Over
Americans who care about democracy have every right to feel appalled and frightened. But then they have work to do.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
What Crypto Wants From Trump
With a crypto-friendly president-elect and a Congress stacked with crypto supporters, the industry is getting closer to its ultimate goals.
The Thing That Binds Gabbard, Gaetz, and Hegseth to Trump
The president-elect’s most controversial Cabinet picks share one crucial tie.
Photos: Fathers of Chinese Leaders at Revolutionary 'Struggle Sessions'
The Rise of the Troll
They may seem like pranksters on the margins, but what happens when the most powerful people on Earth are trolls?
The Democrats’ 2022 Error Message
Swing-state successes in the last midterms gave the party false optimism about 2024.
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.
Don’t Give Up on the Truth
Striking out against injustice is always right; it always matters.
The Cost-of-Living Crisis Explains Everything
The economy under Biden looked good but felt bad.
The Worst of Crypto Is Yet to Come
No matter who wins in November, the digital-asset market could be on the brink of a deregulation-fueled bonanza.
The Democrats Need an Honest Conversation on Gender Identity
The party went into an election with policies it couldn’t defend—or even explain.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.
Did Republicans Just Hand Trump 2.0 His First Defeat?
The Senate GOP elected John Thune as majority leader—and decisively rejected Trump’s apparent favorite.
The Exhibit That Will Change How You See Impressionism
The National Gallery’s “Paris 1874” explores the movement’s dark origins.