The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
The Evermaskers
The isolation of people who take precautions against COVID has only gotten more intense.
Turtleboy Will Not Be Stopped
A profane blogger believes an innocent woman is being framed for murder. He’ll do anything to prove he’s right—and terrorize anyone who says he’s wrong.
America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
The Curse of Ayn Rand’s Heir
Leonard Peikoff dedicated his life to promoting the author’s vision of freedom and self-determination. But at what cost?
When I’m 84
The world still needs Ringo Starr.
A New Kart-Racing Appliance
Nintendo announces the Switch 2, a device for piloting go-karts.
The Nicest Swamp on the Internet
Reddit’s not perfect, but it may be the best platform on a junky web.
The Great Salt Shake-Up
Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?
Trump’s Salvadoran Gulag
To be deported, one does not need to be a drug dealer or a terrorist; apparently, having tattoos and being Venezuelan is enough.
J. D. Vance’s Insult to America
My dad came here for a reason, and it wasn’t the dirt of a graveyard.
The Trump World Order
In the MAGA vision of the national interest, might will make right.
The New Marriage of Unequals
Women are now more likely to marry a less-educated man than men are to marry a less-educated woman.
The End of College Life
If they persist, Donald Trump’s attacks on universities will destroy a cornerstone of American life.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
So Much for the MAGA Divorce
The nativist right is starting to make peace with Elon Musk.
Introducing: The David Frum Show
The Atlantic is launching a new weekly show, hosted by staff writer David Frum.
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