One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
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.
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.
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.
America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
Why You Should Work Like It’s the ’90s
When you leave the office for the day, really leave.
The Last Three Days of Mussolini
“Il Duce slumped, first falling to his knees, then leaning sideways against the wall.”
A Hilarious Movie That Understands the South
Culture and entertainment musts from Annie Joy Williams
Trump’s Jewish Cover Story
The administration claims to be protecting Jews while advancing an agenda that most Jews oppose.
Miscarriage and Motherhood
What having a baby taught me about the illusion of control
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
When I’m 84
The world still needs Ringo Starr.
Trump Has Already Botched His Own Bad Tariff Plan
Once you’ve said you might negotiate, nobody is going to believe you when you change your mind and say you’ll never negotiate.
The Wild Trump Theory Making the Rounds on Wall Street
QAnon for tariffs
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
Trump Goes After the Messenger
The president is privately upset with the sloppiness of his advisers. Publicly, he’s focused on attacking the press.
The Good News About Trump’s Tariffs
Authoritarian leaders are most dangerous when they’re popular. Wrecking the economy is unlikely to broaden Trump’s support.
Reclaim Imperfect Faces
Technology isn’t just changing the way we look—it’s changing our sense of how we should look.
To Be Happier, Stop Resisting Change
The zen of archery is all about learning how to let go.
The New Singlehood Stigma
Society tells us we should have a partner—but we shouldn’t want one.
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