The Broligarchs Are Trying to Have Their Way
The antidemocratic politics of having it all
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Winner’s Circle
Members of the French judo team celebrate Olympic gold.
The Value of Alliances in Washington
Donald Trump is “getting people used to the idea that courts are politicized and can be manipulated.”
The Last Thing Bees Need Right Now
Air pollution is distorting the insects’ sense of smell and memory.
Sports Stories for the Sports-Averse
A collection of Atlantic articles on what makes athleticism a deeply human endeavor
The Police Department That Refused to Solve a Murder
The police finally found a real suspect in one of Hawaii’s most notorious modern-day murders—only to let him slip through their fingers.
Why I Hate Instagram Now
When the site pivoted to entertainment, it put my loved ones in competition with ephemera.
Beauty
A short story
M. Night Shyamalan Made a Comedy
Trap may be the director’s most unserious movie yet.
The Problem With Donald Trump’s VP Theory
Do running mates actually affect presidential races?
Olympics Photo of the Day: Splashdown
A kayaker makes a big splash at the start of an Olympic run.
The Generative-AI Revolution May Be a Bubble
Tech firms have been spending historic amounts of money on AI—but will it pay off?
James Baldwin’s Most Underappreciated Talent
His personal letters deserve as much recognition as his novels and plays.
There’s No Such Thing as a Border Czar
Trying to stop migration at the border is like telling someone they can’t run a marathon when they’re at the finish line.
Shade Will Make or Break American Cities
Trees are nice and all, but they’re not enough.
Kamala Harris’s Lucky Break
The Democratic candidate has great vibes and memes on her side, but she will also have to supply the substance missing from her 2020 campaign.
The Brilliance in James Baldwin’s Letters
The famous author, who would have been 100 years old today, was best known for his novels and essays. But correspondence was where his light shone brightest.
Photos of the Week: Robotic Horse, Balloon Cauldron, Berlin Swing
Swimming and fencing at the 2024 Summer Olympics, wildfires in Colorado and California, a disastrous oil spill in the Philippines, protests after a disputed presidential election in Venezuela, and much more
What Trump’s Kamala Harris Smear Reveals
The former president is suggesting that Harris became Black only when it was obvious that being Black conferred social advantage.
Trump Is Suddenly Running Scared
From the beginning, the campaign was going his way. Not anymore.