Anti-Semitism Is Just a Pretext
It’s the Trump administration, not Columbia, that has done nothing to confront anti-Semitism in its own ranks.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
ICE Isn’t Delivering the Mass Deportation Trump Wants
The president promised millions of removals, but reality has intervened.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
Winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition
A collection of some of the winning and shortlisted photos from this year’s competition
The Tesla Revolt
The company’s fate will reveal how strong the foundation of Elon Musk’s influence really is.
The Iranian Dissident Asking Simple Questions
Sadegh Zibakalam is in trouble again for criticizing Iranian foreign policy.
Don’t Invite a Recession In
Chaos, tariffs, and nervous consumers
The Scientific Controversy That’s Tearing Families Apart
The neuroscientist, the nanny, and the shaky science of shaken baby syndrome
A Great Way to Get Americans to Eat Worse
President Trump’s tariffs are poised to make fruits and vegetables even more expensive.
America Is Sleeping on a Powerful Defense Against Airborne Disease
Treating clean indoor air as a public good would have protected Americans against more than COVID-19.
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
Grad School Is in Trouble
The latest signal that the future of the university is under threat
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 Great Salt Shake-Up
Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?
Wait, Who Is Posting Those Unflattering J. D. Vance Memes?
The online right is trolling one of its own.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Podcast of Magical Thinking
Don’t fall for The Telepathy Tapes.
Move Fast and Destroy Democracy
Silicon Valley’s titans have decided that ruling the digital world is not enough.