The Road Dogs of the American West
Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness
The Saruman Trap
When power is corrupt, there is no way to escape its toxic influence.
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
My Home Is a Horror of Unfinished Tasks
Why can’t I get anything done?
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.
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.
The People Who Quit Dating
Being single can be hard—but the search for love may be harder.
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.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is a National-Security Risk
The Senate can stop her.
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.
A Good Country’s Bad Choice
And what I got wrong about the 2024 election
Flying Is Weird Right Now
Is flying less safe? Or are we just paying closer attention?
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
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.
Inside the Ruthless, Restless Final Days of Trump’s Campaign
“What’s discipline got to do with winning?”
The Type of Love That Makes People Happiest
When it comes to lasting romance, passion has nothing on friendship.
Why Confederate Lies Live On
For some Americans, history isn’t the story of what actually happened; it’s the story they want to believe.
What the Broligarchs Want From Trump
Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.
Why Are Dogs So Obsessed With Lamb Chop?
In a market with thousands of toys, somehow the 1960s puppet has become ubiquitous.
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