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How America Got So Sick

The health of a nation reflects the health of a democracy.

The Mark Kelly Case Is Bigger Than It Seems

A decision against the senator could affect all military retirees.

‘Not American Enough’

Trump’s immigration crackdown has Latinos wondering if they belong in his America.

‘Together, We Are America’

Bad Bunny’s critics said his Super Bowl halftime show would be divisive. They were totally wrong.

‘The Trust Has Been Absolutely Destroyed’

Some state election officials say they no longer trust their federal partners.

Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: Sliding Beneath the Mountain

A view of the mountain scenery around an Olympic venue

Lindsey Vonn Had Every Right to Compete

Skiing in the Olympics at 41 with a torn ACL, Vonn pushed her body as far it could go.

Literary Theory

A poem

GLP-1 Envy Was Just the Beginning

A Super Bowl ad by Hims & Hers sells the idea that everyone should want to be billionaire-healthy.

Deadlier Than Gettysburg

How the cruelty of the Confederacy’s prison camps gave rise to the rules of war

Superb Owl Sunday X

A special Sunday event: our tenth-annual photo collection celebrating these magnificent birds of prey. If you have some time before the big game (or are skipping the event entirely), we invite you to have a look.

Six Satisfying TV Shows You Can Watch in One Sitting

These miniseries tell a good story in a single season.

Let Trump Keep Building Monuments to Himself

The president’s penchant for gilded statues and self-glorification might at least help clarify the nature of his leadership.

British Politicians Still Have Shame

The Epstein case keeps threatening politicians—just not in the United States.

Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: Drone Chase

A camera drone stays close during a ski race.

Trump’s Election Fixation

Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss the president’s call to “nationalize” the upcoming elections.

The Payoff of Deep Contemplation

The practice may not be fun at first, but the end result is worth it.

Smart Homes Are Terrible

You shouldn’t need a tech tour and app to turn the lights on.

Pete Davidson’s Charm Is Working Against Him

His new Netflix “video podcast” leans into his laid-back style, to a fault.

The Mysterious Devices Speeding Mining Exploration in Utah

Hiking guides hired to carry 20-pound nodes into the mountains were part of a new type of resource survey.