We Shouldn’t Need Accountants
America’s insane tax-filing process
What Viktor Orbán’s Opponents Sacrificed to Beat Him
Hungary offers lessons in defeating right-wing populists.
Trump’s Logic for Blockading the Blockaders
He wants to use economic pain to weaken Iran—even if that threatens the global economy.
A Blasphemous President
Bullying won’t work against a power that has little need to curry favor.
Atlantic Trivia for April 14, 2026: Scripture and Special Ops
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
The Guitar Sounds New Again
The grungy, extraterrestrial “Mk.gee tone” is everywhere and depends on a decades-old device.
SpaceX Is Basically a Huge Meme Stock
The company may be losing money, but it will soon be the most expensive big stock in the market.
Trump’s Latest Meltdown
Attacking the pope was only part of the president’s disturbing night on Truth Social.
What Does Lena Dunham Want to Tell Us?
Her new memoir captures the cost of being an impossibly popular target.
The Strange Origin of AI’s ‘Reasoning’ Abilities
It involves 4chan, of all places.
The 10 Things the Bezoses Are Almost Certainly Grateful for Each Morning
Never mind. We said “money” yesterday.
The Eighth Deadly Sin
Humankind has devised a new form of debasement.
Don’t Just Replace Chavez—Rethink Monuments
It’s time for tributes to leave the great-man theory of history behind.
The Challenge the Artemis II Crew Gave the Rest of Us
Hold on to “moon joy.”
Trump Ditched Hearts and Minds in the Iran War
The military may need to cure its counterinsurgent “hangover,” but the president has the wrong solution.
I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America
Thirteen thousand miles. Infinite contenders. One beautiful loaf.
Hegseth’s Unholy War
The defense secretary seems less interested in being on the side of God than on insisting that God is on his side.
Trump Pivots to ‘Least Bad Option’ On Iran
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a shift in strategy—but not necessarily in outcome.
Atlantic Trivia for April 13, 2026: Japanese Cuisine
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
The Parable of the President
Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV reveals that to him, religion is primarily about power, not morality.
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