Photos From the 2021 Westminster Dog Show
Images of the dogs and their handlers during the three-day competition and preliminary activities
Photos: California’s Growing Drought Disaster
Two years of extremely dry weather have driven the levels of California’s reservoirs to near-record lows, and residents, farmers, and fire crews are preparing for a long, dry summer.
Americans Say Immigrants Should Learn English. But U.S. Policy Makes That Hard.
Immigrants who speak English earn more and are better accepted by Americans. But the U.S. fails to provide sufficient free English classes for newcomers.
The Conservative Publishing Industry Has a Joe Biden Problem
Neither authors nor publishing houses have figured out how to turn the new president into a compelling villain.
The Porn Crisis That Isn’t
Some states now consider pornography to be a health threat. But stigmatizing porn can do more harm than good.
T. D. Jakes on How White Evangelicals Lost Their Way
“The numbers have dropped, but the trauma has not.” One of America’s foremost pastors reflects on religion, race, and the pandemic.
Andrew Yang, Political Kardashian
Yang is the first celebrity candidate who’s famous for being a celebrity candidate—and he’s defined the New York City mayoral race around him.
Cicada Summer Is Here
In parts of the eastern, central, and southern United States, trillions of Brood X cicadas are now emerging.
Mitt Romney’s Family Plan and the Death of D.C. Dealmaking
President Joe Biden’s chief of staff called the Republican senator’s plan “encouraging.” So why does it seem to be dead on arrival?
Dr. Ruth on Finding Love After the Pandemic
The nearly 93-year-old sex therapist has survived a lot of trauma. But she’s ready to get back to normal life.
The Inside Story of Joe Biden’s Most Fateful Decision
His mind was made up about a 2020 presidential run—until it wasn’t.
What Kamala Harris Has Learned About Being Vice President
Everyone expects Harris to run for president again one day, but her job requires her to avoid even the appearance of preparing for her political future.
The Texas Republican Asking His Party to Just Stop
Former Representative Will Hurd is trying to make the Republican Party more competitive—and more moderate. Can he succeed?
Elvis Reenters the Building
In rural Ohio, a performer bookends a year of struggle and survival.
The Liberals Who Can’t Quit Lockdown
Progressive communities have been home to some of the fiercest battles over COVID-19 policies, and some liberal policy makers have left scientific evidence behind.
The Professional Women Who Are Leaning Out
The competing demands of work and motherhood have some white-collar women choosing part-time work—and loving it.
The First Congressman to Take Parental Leave Is Ready to Fight for It
Democrat Colin Allred of Texas wants to make paid parental leave possible for everyone. The White House appears poised to join him.
The Burden of Being ‘On Point’
Too often, traumatized Black boys’ behavior is pathologized. It’s actually rational.
The Danger of Shortchanging Parents
A country that does not publicly fund national defense won’t have much of it. A society that doesn’t support parents will have fewer children.
American Police Are Inadequately Trained
Officers in the United States don’t get as much instruction as police in other rich countries.