The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
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.
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.
The Trump Marathon
If Americans want to hold Trump accountable in a second term, they must keep their heads when he uses chaos as a strategy.
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.
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
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.
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.
What the Broligarchs Want From Trump
Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.
Trump’s Most Misunderstood Policy Proposal
Economists aren’t telling the whole truth about tariffs.
The Long-Held Habits You Might Need to Reconsider
One of the most humbling parts of being alive is realizing you’ve been doing a simple thing wrong.
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.
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.
Find the Place You Love. Then Move There.
If where you live isn’t truly your home, and you have the resources to make a change, it could do wonders for your happiness.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is a National-Security Risk
The Senate can stop her.
What Kind of Man Was Anthony Bourdain?
He was so damaged, and yet he showed us so much of the 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.
All Airlines Are Now the Same
Southwest’s open-seating policy will be sorely missed.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
How Friendsgiving Took Over Millennial Culture
In the past five or so years, hosting a Thanksgiving meal among friends a week before the actual holiday has become a standard part of the celebration for many young adults.
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