The Exhibit That Will Change How You See Impressionism
The National Gallery’s “Paris 1874” explores the movement’s dark origins.
How Good Sleep Became a Business
Sleep is a universal human need, but there’s no universal solution to struggling with it.
The 21st Century’s Greatest, Ghastliest Showman
Donald Trump has made himself a spectacle—and inescapable.
The Cumulative Toll of Democrats’ Delusions
One Democratic congressman wasn’t surprised by Tuesday’s election results.
Why Did Latinos Vote for Trump?
The narrative of America as the land of the free has ceased to be many voters’ top priority.
The Only Thing Worse Than Talking to Joe Rogan
Not talking to him.
I’ve Watched America and Ukraine Switch Places
We know a thing or two about defending democracy. So do you.
The American Global Order Could End
U.S. voters wanted change. The world may pay the price.
Taxonomy of the Trump Bro
It’s not just one type of talkative dude who has boosted Trump.
Bad News
Legacy media must compete against a choose-your-own-adventure reality.
The Strange History Behind the Anti-Semitic Dutch Soccer Attacks
Ajax, the Dutch soccer club that Maccabi Tel Aviv played before its fans were ambushed in Amsterdam, has long identified itself with Jews.
Political Comedy, With a Side of Desperation
The comedian-to-campaign-influencer pipeline has muddled the genre.
AI Is Killing the Internet’s Curiosity
Peering into the future of search
The Death of Search
AI is transforming how billions navigate the web. A lot will be lost in the process.
The Limits of Democratic Optimism
Kamala Harris’s position in an unpopular White House made her a tricky messenger for idealistic visions of the future.
Democrats Deserved to Lose
They have tried to do a zillion different things and done them badly, at great expense.
The Strategist Who Predicted Trump’s Multiracial Coalition
Donald Trump made his biggest gains in diverse areas that have supported Democrats for decades. Why?
The Century-Old Book With a Message for This Season
Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain offers a unique antidote to contempt and despair.
Why Netanyahu Fired His Defense Minister
The Israeli prime minister faces a dilemma that Yoav Gallant’s departure won’t solve.
The ‘Stop the Steal’ Movement Isn’t Letting Up
In 2024, false claims of voter fraud were about more than election denialism.