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.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest
People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.
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.
In Get Out, the Eyes Have It
Jordan Peele’s fantastic film relies heavily on the sense of sight to amplify its racial horror.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
Seventy Miles in Hell
The Darién Gap was once considered impassable. Now hundreds of thousands of migrants are risking treacherous terrain, violence, hunger, and disease to travel through the jungle to the United States.
The Oscars Have Left the Mainstream Moviegoer Behind
The Academy found its nominees on the international film-festival circuit, not at the movie theater.
You’re Being Alienated From Your Own Attention
Every single aspect of human life is being reoriented around the pursuit of attention.
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 Attack on Birthright Citizenship Is a Big Test for the Constitution
Does the text mean what it plainly says?
Bishop Budde Delivered a Truly Christian Message
Exhortations for mercy are never easy for the powerful to hear.
My Sad, Sad Friend Talks Only About Herself
I want to be there for her. But it’s exhausting.
Why Rich People Don’t Cover Their Windows
An unexpected status symbol has become a fixture of high-end homes.
The True Story of the Married Woman Who Smuggled Her Boyfriend Out of Prison in a Dog Crate
She wanted to escape her marriage. He wanted to escape his life sentence.
A Possible Substitute for Mifepristone Is Already on Pharmacy Shelves
A higher dose of an emergency-contraception drug may open a back door for Americans seeking abortions in restrictive states.
America Stopped Cooking With Tallow for a Reason
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s view on fats is about bucking convention, not promoting health.
Sam Altman Doesn’t Actually Need Trump
Donald Trump says his big new AI initiative is a victory for America. Guess who the real winner is.
No One Cares That the Chimpanzee Is Singing
The musical biopic Better Man is so much more than its curious gimmick.
The Political Logic of Trump’s International Threats
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico is a lot simpler than building the wall.
It’s Already Different
Trump’s first-day executive orders would have prompted mass outrage had he attempted them in 2017. Today, the response is more muted.