What I Learned Serving on a January 6 Jury
He’s guilty. So why do I feel so bad after voting to convict?
What Really Fueled the ‘East Asian Miracle’?
New research upends conventional wisdom on what actually drives economic growth.
The Danger of Campaigning for ‘Freedom’
When one party tries to claim the concept for itself, will the other party’s voters reflexively oppose it?
The Fight to Be the Most ‘Pro-Family’
So many wives and daughters in campaign ads
Thank You for Calling, President Trump
How Micki Witthoeft, the mother of Ashli Babbitt, got the former president’s attention—and may have changed the course of history
Would You Give Up Your Kidney for $50,000?
I mean, it’s one kidney. What could it cost?
The Kleptocracy Club
Autocrats dump their democratic allies and keep the company of kleptocrats.
The Modern Political Assassin
“The anger comes first. The shopping for the cause comes next.”
On This Corner, January 6 Was a Glorious Revolution
We Live Here Now: a new podcast from The Atlantic. Episode 2.
Why Back-to-School Leads to More Crime
New research complicates the uncomplicated idea that attending school is good for kids.
America’s First True Dictator
For a playbook on how to capture the state, look at the tenure of Louisiana Governor Huey Long.
A Campaign-Song Nightmare
Yes, Rachel Platten knows exactly how you felt about “Fight Song.”
You Won’t Believe Who Our New Neighbors Are
The first episode of We Live Here Now, a new podcast from The Atlantic.
When Fact-Checks Backfire
New research shows their promise—and limits.
Autocrats Win by Capturing the Courts
When justice seems like a joke, autocracy becomes more serious.
She Won the Psychological Battle, But …
Will that win her the election?
Why Police Officers Rarely Change Jobs
What happens when officers feel stuck in a department?
The End of Democracy Has Already Begun
In the first episode of our new podcast, a look at how lies prime a society for a fall
The Neck Fans Are Coming
Wearable tech doesn’t have to be expensive to be revolutionary.
How to Know What’s Really Propaganda
The history of propaganda helps us understand our current reality.