Independents of America Unite!
Yes, trying to organize a group that’s averse to affiliation is hard. But independents’ uncoordinated approach is self-defeating.
How America Learned to Love Barnes & Noble Again
Anti-chain animus is receding.
Doomscrolling Is Over
Now everyone is “monitoring the situation.”
Everyone Has Trump’s Phone Number Now
The president’s personal iPhone has been lighting up.
This Year’s Oscar Winners Will (And Should) Be …
The front-runners for some of the ceremony’s biggest prizes are far from certain.
High Stakes, and a Low Bar, For Markwayne Mullin at DHS
Trump’s nominee has one big thing going for him: He’s not Kristi Noem.
A Test for Trump’s Most Faithful
The longer the Iran war drags on, the more the president risks splintering a historically unified base.
The Movie Star Hiding in Plain Sight
The actor Stellan Skarsgård has slowly cultivated one of Hollywood’s most impressive résumés.
General McChrystal’s Dolly Parton Doctrine
The retired four-star general looked to “Jolene” to describe Trump’s second-term foreign policy.
Atlantic Trivia for March 13, 2026: Authoritarianism
Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help.
Well, That’s One Way to Sell Americans on Electric Cars
The U.S. has been wary of EVs. As the cost of gas soars, we’re now paying the price.
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Giant Slalom
A para-Alpine skier using outrigger skis makes a tight turn.
Pete Hegseth’s Worrisome Press Briefing
If you want to believe the Iran war is going as planned, don’t listen to the defense secretary.
How Not to Recommend a Book
Even for those who make a career out of loving books, sharing the right ones with the right people can take years of practice.
Why Trump Didn’t Plan for the Strait of Hormuz
In wartime, the enemy always gets a vote.
Anti-Semitism Is Becoming Mainstream
The Michigan attack shows that anti-Jewish terror is spreading.
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Good Weather App?
We asked the Dark Sky guy what it takes to get the forecast right.
A Deft Portraitist of Class in America
Tayari Jones’s new novel, Kin, is a steely portrait of friendship and fate.
The Dieting Myth That Just Won’t Die
How a 50-year-old study about milkshakes duped psychology
Photos of the Week: Reindeer Sprint, Iditarod Trail, Tattoo Festival
Fashion shows in Paris, continued fighting across the Middle East, scenes from the the 2026 Winter Paralympics, and much more
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