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.
You Can’t Kill Swagger
My old corner of The Washington Post raised some of the best journalists in the business.
The Queen of Mockumentaries
Catherine O’Hara brought humanity to over-the-top characters—and managed to wink at the audience in the process.
This Is Not the Kennedy Center
Trump’s vision for the arts is nothing like what John F. Kennedy’s was.
The Unsettling Rise of AI Real-Estate Slop
Generated images for listings are disturbing—and not just because they can feel like a scam.
The Mystery of Henry Fordham
How did my great-great-grandfather become a free man?
Seven Books to Read When You Have No Time to Read
These titles are worth picking up, even if you have only a moment to spare.
The Secrets of Indigenous Art
Major exhibitions are upending the way people understand Native American and Aboriginal artists.
The Big Message of the 2026 Grammys
Bad Bunny and many others used their time at this year’s ceremony to speak out against ICE.
A Surprisingly Humane SNL Sketch About Changing Your Mind
The standout performance last night was about a mom reconsidering her political views.
The Man Who Broke Physics
Even before competing in his first Olympics, 21-year-old Ilia Malinin has transformed the sport of figure skating.