I’ve Never Seen Parents This Freaked Out About Vaccines
Since COVID, parents have more questions and more concerns.
How to Prevent Trump From Defying the Courts
Other countries have demonstrated three possible paths—not all of which lead to good endings.
The ‘Gulf of America’ Is an Admission of Defeat
Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico is not triumphant but pathetic.
A Blatant Violation of Legal Ethics
DOJ lawyers pride themselves on working for an organization that is unique among federal agencies in its independence from politics—for now.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
Seven Books That Capture How Love Really Feels
These books are all exquisite arguments for the necessity of stories about romance.
Why the COVID Deniers Won
Lessons from the pandemic and its aftermath
What's Wrong With Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update'?
Five months after Lorne Michaels switched up the hosts, the faux-news segment feels stuck in its "rocky start" phase.
No, You Shouldn’t ‘Date ’Em ’Til You Hate ’Em’
First impressions can be unreliable. That doesn’t mean you need to slog through a boring romance.
The Last Days of American Orange Juice
Savor every last drop.
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.
The Secret Shame of Middle-Class Americans
Nearly half of Americans would have trouble finding $400 to pay for an emergency. I’m one of them.
The Many Sides of Love
A collection of Atlantic stories that interrogate the idea
What Will Happen If the Trump Administration Defies a Court Order?
A lot is unclear, but none of it is good.
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
What the Biggest Saturday Night Live Fans Know
The 50-year-old sketch-comedy show isn’t just about the jokes.
Elon Musk Is Breaking the National-Security System
DOGE’s takeover of federal agencies is a counterintelligence crisis.
The Coming Democratic Revolution
To fight Trump and the GOP, blue states are planning to appropriate a Republican strategy: federalism.
RFK Jr. Won. Now What?
America’s health is in the hands of an anti-vaccine conspiracist.