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Readers give their tips for seeking out small moments of joy.
A conversation with Elaina Plott Calabro about the legalization of assisted death
Some of the president’s power stems from his ability to put his opponents in lose-lose situations.
Trump is delivering the authoritarian government his party once warned about.
Culture and entertainment musts from Isaac Stanley-Becker
A conversation with Yair Rosenberg about the hard-line Israeli faction that has long wanted to resettle Gaza
A push by Texas Republicans for a rare mid-decade gerrymander threatens to set off a vicious cycle.
The president keeps trying to change the subject from Jeffrey Epstein, but his tactics are only making it worse.
To start with, it’s not a hoax.
Trump’s latest moves represent an assault on reporting, statistics, and the historical record.
Spend time with stories about teens forgoing a classic rite of passage, the one book everyone should check out, and more.
The president once promised he’d prioritize Americans’ bottom line above all else. He’s abandoned that pledge.
What happens in Texas probably won’t stay there.
They might be a political loser now.
The president responds more to mass media than to the substance of underlying events.
Culture and entertainment musts from Luis Parrales
Finding small moments of joy can make every day feel—at least a little—like vacation.
The next election won’t take place for another 1,202 days, but we’re already getting a taste of what the Democratic primary may look like.
Pete Hegseth seems to be on a mission to erase women from the top ranks of the U.S. armed forces.
Donald Trump seems to have no theory of governance beyond personal gain and retribution.