Russia Is Not Winning
At the current rate, Russia will control all of Ukraine in about 118 years.
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
The Democrats’ ‘No We Can’t’ Strategy
The party hasn’t shown much of an ability to unite around its best interests lately.
Trump, by Any Means Necessary
Trump tried to steal the 2020 election. He shows no sign that he would accept a loss in the future.
Why Trump Thanked John Roberts
The conservative justices are frequently accomplices to Trump’s assault on democracy.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
The Putinization of America
Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation.
The Specter of American Oligarchy
Generations of Americans have questioned the role of the wealthy few who govern the many.
Coaching Is the New ‘Asking Your Friends for Help’
Lifestyle coaches offer help with vacation planning, decision making, meditation, and more—for a price.
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky
He simply likes Vladimir Putin better.
Democrats Are Acting Too Normal
In her response to Trump’s address, Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin failed to capture the hallucinatory nature of our national politics.
My Sad, Sad Friend Talks Only About Herself
I want to be there for her. But it’s exhausting.
Want to Change Your Personality? Have a Baby.
I knew that becoming a parent would change me—but I had no idea how.
The Simple Explanation for Why Trump Turned Against Ukraine
The president’s defenders ignore one possibility: He just likes Putin.
Confessions of a Republican Exile
A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
What Happens If Trump Comes for the Mail?
This would basically be stealing an agency.