America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
Reclaim Imperfect Faces
Technology isn’t just changing the way we look—it’s changing our sense of how we should look.
Why Canadians Are Better Than Americans at Protesting Trump Right Now
A unified movement like “Buy Canadian” is hard to find in America.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
My Snail Mucin Is Caught in a Trade War
Tariffs could upend America’s love affair with Korean skin care.
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.
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.
RFK Jr.’s 18th-Century Idea About Mental Health
The health secretary’s clearest plans for psychiatric treatment are a retreat to the past.
Why Sheinbaum Can Surrender to Trump
Canadian and European leaders push back against the U.S. because they have to listen to their voters. Mexico’s leader faces no penalty for ignoring hers.
My Day Inside America’s Most Hated Car
The Cybertruck is a 7,000-pound Rorschach test.
The Conspiracy Theorist Advising Trump
The chaos inside the White House national-security team persists.
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.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Political Fight of the Century
For the first time in decades, America has a chance to define its next political order. Trump offers fear, retribution, and scarcity. Liberals can stand for abundance.
A Wild Plan to Avert Catastrophic Sea-Level Rise
The collapse of Antarctica’s ice sheets would be disastrous. A group of scientists has an idea to save them.
The Curse of Ayn Rand’s Heir
Leonard Peikoff dedicated his life to promoting the author’s vision of freedom and self-determination. But at what cost?
The Top Goal of Project 2025 Is Still to Come
The now-famous white paper has proved to be a good road map for what the administration has done so far, and what may yet be on the way.
Democrats Have a Problem
They can’t stop talking about their problems.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.