The Real Crisis of The Pitt
What the hit show’s approach to Dr. Robby reveals
Culture
What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center
I spent 10 months working at the institution because I thought I could help protect it. What I observed there is far worse than the public knows.
The Quiet Way Authoritarianism Begins to Crumble
Among the many reasons for Viktor Orbán’s defeat was the rural clubs where citizens relearned democratic habits.
Don’t Just Replace Chavez—Rethink Monuments
It’s time for tributes to leave the great-man theory of history behind.
How Sweetgreen Became Millennial Cringe
The salad chain is in free fall, along with a certain kind of optimism.
A New Understanding of Human Beings’ Most Basic Desire
The philosopher Rebecca Newberger Goldstein’s latest book looks beyond happiness as the goal of a well-lived life.
The New History of Fighting Slavery
What we learn by tracing rebellions from Africa to the Americas
Six Books You Can Get Lost In
These novels highlight the power—both good and bad—of unchecked fantasizing.
A Deeply Personal Film, but Not in the Way You Might Think
In Sentimental Value, the writer-director Joachim Trier probes the real purpose of confessional art.
Why Authors Can’t Let Go of Greek Myths
The fascination with these stories reflects an existential interest in what in life is inevitable, and what we can control.
January First
A poem
What Dante Is Trying to Tell Us
A colloquial translation of Paradiso might make people actually read it.
Albert Einstein’s Brilliant Politics
The physicist fought for the promise of a diverse, meritocratic America. We need his optimism today.
A Bizarre, Challenging Book More People Should Read
The true pleasure of literature can be found in demanding works such as Your Name Here, by Helen DeWitt and Ilya Gridneff.