How Biden Made a Mess of Ukraine
He treated the conflict as a crisis to be managed, not a war to be won.
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Coalition Starts to Fracture
The nativist right and Silicon Valley are already at war.
September 5 Captures a Crisis Becoming Must-Watch TV
A harrowing moment transforms into a spectacle in this thrilling film.
Why Poor American Kids Are So Likely to Become Poor Adults
Most scholarship on the subject focuses on conditions during childhood. But government support during adulthood plays the biggest role.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
Biden’s Unpardonable Hypocrisy
The president vowed not to pardon his son Hunter—and then did so anyway.
Trump Is Poised to Turn the DOJ Into His Personal Law Firm
The question the Senate confirmation process must address is whether the department’s tradition of independence will be supplanted by a new value: loyalty.
The Particular Horror of the Los Angeles Wildfires
Southern California is no stranger to fires. But the dreadful blazes that began yesterday are potentially transformative.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
Americans Need to Party More
We’re not doing it as much as we used to. You can be the change we need.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the president-elect’s legal troubles.
The Payoff of TV’s Most Awaited Crossover
Abbott Elementary and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia don’t have much common ground. That’s why their collaboration felt fresh.
Photos: The Palisades Fire Scorches Parts of Los Angeles
Images from a destructive wildfire that erupted yesterday, driven by extreme winds and dry conditions
How Sherlock Holmes Broke Copyright Law
Adaptations of Holmes stories are exploding now that the detective is in the public domain. Critics believe it should have happened decades ago.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Film That Rips the Hollywood Comeback Narrative Apart
The Substance is one of several recent movies that scrutinize older female performers’ struggle to stay relevant.
The Palisades Were Waiting to Burn
Fire becomes a year-round danger when Southern California is this dry.
Democracy Is Not Over
Americans who care about democracy have every right to feel appalled and frightened. But then they have work to do.
The Internet Is Worse Than a Brainwashing Machine
A rationale is always just a scroll or a click away.
Why an Early Start Is the ‘Quintessence of Life’
Not sleeping late could be the best resolution you ever keep.