Trump’s Tariff Talk Might Already Be Hurting the Economy
His allies now claim that he wouldn’t really impose massive global tariffs if elected. But the...
Giant Mythological Puppets Stage a Show in Toulouse
Images of several remarkable huge puppets performing in the streets of Toulouse
This Is Trump’s Message
At his Madison Square Garden rally, Trump’s argument was hate and fear.
The Truth About Polling
We don’t know what we think we know about how Americans will vote.
Dear Therapist: I’m Worried About My Brother
His wife’s behavior has made him a shell of his former self.
Donald Trump’s Dog Whistles Are Unmistakable
The Republican nominee’s fixation on The Atlantic follows a dark pattern.
MomTok Is the Apotheosis of 21st-Century Womanhood
On reality TV, motherhood is turning into a jumble of feminist ideals and branded domesticity.
‘A Lot of People Live Here, and Everybody Votes’
Why the pivotal race for Wisconsin might come down to deep-blue Dane County
Don’t Cancel The Washington Post. Cancel Amazon Prime.
The subscription money enriching Jeff Bezos could instead be spent on the journalism crucial to preserving...
Full-On War Between Israel and Iran Isn’t Inevitable
After Israel attacked several military sites, Iran has an opportunity to de-escalate the conflict.
Photos of the Week: Centaur Skeleton, Sheep Spiral, Resting Raccoon
Flooding in the Moroccan desert, a volcanic eruption in Mexico, an illuminated abbey in England, a...
The Filmmaker Who Wants to Wake Us From the American Dream
Sean Baker, the director of Anora, has become independent cinema’s best hustler.
Blue States Gave Trump and Vance an Opening
How housing scarcity fuels the illiberal right
What Is Russia Doing With North Korean Troops?
Washington worries too much about what Putin thinks.
The Charisma-vs.-Charm Election
The sociologist Julia Sonnevend distinguishes between two kinds of performance that matter in public life.
Harris’s Best Closing Argument Isn’t Coming From Her
At her recent rally in Atlanta, the vice president’s warm-up acts were her best messengers.
Trump Is Being Very Honest About One Thing
Of course he will fire the special prosecutor investigating him if he’s reelected.
Americans Are Hoarding Their Friends
And the practice may be making people feel more lonely.
Photos of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Visitors at the fair were introduced to everything from Cracker Jack and Juicy Fruit gum to...
The Least-Loved Type of Memoir
Political autobiographies are usually dreck, but some rise above their genre.
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving Middle School
A phase of life to be not just endured, but enjoyed
Trump: «Necesito el tipo de generales que tuvo Hitler»
La obsesión del candidato republicano con los dictadores y su desdén hacia los militares estadounidenses son...
Taiwan Has a Trump Problem
The former president’s recent rhetoric shows how his reelection could undo the central promise sustaining today’s...
The Democrats’ Hail Mary
Can Liz Cheney’s effort to reach Republican-leaning voters who don’t like Trump really help Harris win?
‘Okay, I Will Join the Marines’
The story of Lefty Leflar, who died earlier this month, epitomizes the experience of countless young...
‘Stop Counting Votes, or We’re Going to Murder Your Children’
Election officials are under siege.
The Death of American Exceptionalism
What it means that most young people in the U.S. no longer believe their country is...
The Most Opinionated Man in America
Mike Solana, a Peter Thiel protégé, has made his Pirate Wires newsletter a must-read among the...
When Neighbors Live in Different Worlds
What would you do if you found out that January 6 supporters were your new neighbors?
Are You a Platonist or an Aristotelian?
Your answer may determine how happy you can be.
‘There’s People That Are Absolutely Ready to Take on a Civil War’
What will happen if Donald Trump loses the election?
Trump and the January 6 Memory Hole
When is it better to forget? A conversation with Congressman Jamie Raskin.
Why Are We Humoring Them?
When Donald Trump and Elon Musk can turn death threats into punch lines, the joke is...
Why People Itch and How to Stop It
Scientists are discovering lots of little itch switches.
The Positions That the Democrats Won’t Defend
In trans-rights controversies, conservatives see proof that the left is promoting its own values by fiat.
Hating the Regime, Waiting for War
Iranian dissidents fear that Israeli attacks will strengthen the Islamic Republic.
Why Randy Newman Is Least Loved For His Best Work
The musician’s greatest songs are dramatic, psychologically complex, and often very bleak.
Six Political Memoirs Worth Reading
Hackish campaign memoirs shouldn’t indict the entire genre—there are truly excellent books written about power from...
The Chronically Online Have Stolen Halloween
Obscure meme costumes are sucking the joy from the holiday.
ChatGPT Doesn’t Have to Ruin College
The power of a robust honor code—and abundant institutional resources
Is Civility Enough?
What happens when you really get to know someone who is your political opposite
The Three Factors That Will Decide the Election
The convergence of three powerful forces will shape next month’s election in places like Charleroi and...
Why Harris Is Joining Forces With the Never Trumpers
They’re helping her make the case that keeping Donald Trump out of office is not about...