New genetic evidence suggests our mysterious ancient cousins were more resilient—and more humanlike—than previously thought.

We’ve collected Atlantic readers’ comments about his work.

A year into his presidency, Trump has proven to be a reflection of the nation’s darkest political traditions.

After the latest suspected chemical attack, the United States has four options.

France celebrates the icon and Holocaust survivor Simone Veil, at a time when her ideals are under threat.

Public figures have often urged black citizens to the polls by invoking ancestral trauma, but these exhortations seem to overlook the persistence of voter suppression.

Attempts to prevent the governed from exercising their right to the franchise deserve to bear the stigma of illegitimacy.

The issue makes the occasional blip in the national conversation. Yet in communities that have been fighting inequality for generations, it is more like the steady thumping of a drum.

I led the agency for six years. It must keep doing its important work of protecting consumers.

His post-pandemic agenda will have to be a master class in redesign.