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America Needs a Trimmer

Some people long for bold, visionary leaders. Others value technocratic expertise. But there’s a third option.

What the Markets Tell Trump

The war in Iran is a reminder that market movements can play an important role in the president’s decision making.

Why Does Watching TV Feel Like Homework? (Just Me?)

Binge-watching has become a way of life, for better or worse.

Atlantic Trivia for March 24, 2026: Ill-Fated Francophilia

Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.

Military Families Once Again Brace for a Knock

For the first time in years, the U.S. is losing service members to a foreign war.

‘You Want to Leave Us Alone With Mojtaba?’

I’ve spoken with more than a dozen Iranians since the start of the war. Most are terrified, and some are losing faith in America.

The Most Urgent Issue for the U.S. Catholic Church Isn’t Abortion Anymore

Trump’s second term has transformed the priorities of the American Catholic hierarchy.

Canada’s Polite Pogrom

Is a national tolerance for zealotry purging Jews from public life?  

The WNBA Players Got What They Wanted

A new labor agreement represents a breakthrough in women’s-sports history.

The Meme-Washing of RFK Jr.

The online persona of America’s health secretary is very different from the man himself.

The End of Human Rights

“If there is an office called ‘Human Rights,’ it seems its employees have closed their eyes and ears.”

Is Trump Actually Having ‘Very Good’ Talks With Tehran?

The disconnect between the president’s claims and Iran’s denials underscores how little control either side has over the conflict—or its narrative.

Iran Is Trying to Defeat America in the Living Room

The regime knows that its best ally against American power is American public opinion.

There Were Warnings

Americans are learning that public safety is not a given.

Europe’s Far Right Is Turning on Trump

The president’s attempt to influence elections across the Atlantic is backfiring.

Atlantic Trivia for March 23, 2026: March Madness

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Photos: Eid al-Fitr and the End of Ramadan 2026

Celebrations of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month of Ramadan, took place this weekend in countries around the world.

American Aviation Is Near Collapse

Fatal crashes, overstressed controllers, and endless security lines reveal a system teetering on the brink of failure.

The Strategic Follies of the Islamic Republic

The past half century reveals a record not of constant brilliance, but of consistent folly.

The In Living Color Effect

How a radical sketch-comedy show helped usher in the cultural boom of Black comedy in the 1990s