We Need to Reckon With Ronald Reagan’s Legacy
Readers respond to our May 2025 cover story and more.
‘This War Is Not Helping Us’
Members of Iran’s opposition want change, and fear for their lives.
12 Days in Trump’s America
The enormous demonstrations against Trump were closely connected to the chaos of the days before.
My Super-Special 79th Was Not Super Special
A diary entry by a disappointed president
The Tyrant Test
A leader who uses military force to suppress his political opposition ought to lose the right to govern.
Whose Choice? Whose Life?
The Adriana Smith case is not exactly about abortion.
Energy Abundance Won’t Fix Electricity Bills
Efficiency standards can still help consumers.
Yes I Will Read Ulysses Yes
How Richard Ellmann made James Joyce a hero to generations of readers and scholars
An Unexpected Argument From the Right
The idea that women can have children without negatively affecting their careers is having an unlikely revival.
Putin Isn’t Actually Enjoying This
Trump is turning out to be a liability for the Kremlin.
A Decade of Golden-Escalator Politics
It was here that Donald Trump descended into American politics.
Photos: A Military Parade in D.C.
As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington on the president’s birthday for a muted celebration.
A Father’s Prayer
A poem
Fathers Don’t Just Protect—They Prepare
My grandfather helped his family survive in Nazi-occupied Austria. What his story taught me about fatherhood.
Photos: ‘No Kings’ Protests Across America
Yesterday, according to estimates by event organizers, millions marched in protest against the Trump administration, including its recent controversial immigration-enforcement raids. Hundreds of “No Kings” demonstrations took place in cities and towns throughout the U.S.
The Rolling Stones Play Zydeco
How the legendary rock band discovered the music of Clifton Chenier
Being a Dad Is About More Than Being Around
As I reflect on my own failings as a dad, what I hope I offered most is not memories but a model for living.
Six Weekend Stories
Read about a surprisingly practical guide to being happier, an infamous escape artist, and more.
In Minnesota, America’s Luck Ran Out
The United States is a fraying society, torn apart by polarization, intense disagreement, and ratcheting extremism.
The Week That Changed Everything for Gavin Newsom
“Sunday, I woke up a different guy.”
/media/img/mt/2025/06/2025_5_28_America_Is_Going_to_Miss_Energy_Efficiency_JA/original.gif)