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.
Forbearance
A poem
Minneapolis Is a Second Amendment Wake-Up Call
The federal killing of a Minnesota ICU nurse should worry every American.
The Oscars Are Rewarding Hollywood’s Big Bets
Major studios took risks last year that seem to have paid off with Academy voters.
The Upside of Professional Rejection
There’s a better way to approach no’s in your work life.
The Sciencewashing of Everyday Life
Fashion, beauty, and food companies are using nonsensical jargon to make a sale.
The Real Fight for the Smithsonian
Its museums, more than any others, shape the nation’s narrative. No wonder the country argues about it.
A Novel About the Costs of Family Secrets
In Quiara Alegría Hudes’s The White Hot, they hurt the people they’re meant to protect.
The Secret to One of Hollywood’s Most Enduring Friendships
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s latest movie doesn’t quite understand their brotherly appeal.
Why So Many Writers Are Athletes
Exercise acts as an extra twist to open the tap of creativity.
Trump’s Golden Age of Culture Seems Pretty Sad So Far
The president’s party has total control of government—but not what Americans care about.