The Challenge of Negotiating With Xi Jinping
Despite Jake Sullivan’s visit to Beijing this week, American interests remain in severe tension with China’s vision.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: Highly Commended
A preview of some of this year’s best wildlife images
The National Interest Is What the President Says It Is
Even in a democracy, geopolitical strategy is determined mainly by the personal preferences of its leader. American voters should take note.
Laughing at Trump
Democrats are testing a new strategy.
What a 100-Year-Old Trial Reveals About America
A new book on the Scopes case traces a long-simmering culture war—and the fear that often drives both sides.
Introducing “Dear James,” a New Advice Column
For all your existential worries
Marijuana Is Too Strong Now
As weed has become easier to obtain, it has become harder to smoke.
How to Influence People—And Make Friends
The key to persuasion is not beating people over the head with your better ideas—it’s listening sincerely to what they have to say.
Kamala Harris and the Black Elite
The presidential candidate’s vision appeals more to college graduates than to the majority of Black Americans.
Trump Dishonors Fallen Soldiers Again
Trump’s latest visit to Arlington National Cemetery is a reminder of how little he understands about service, sacrifice, and heroism.
Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Flying Cauldron
The 2024 Summer Paralympic Games are under way.
What I Heard at Swifties for Kamala
A Zoom call hosted by a Taylor Swift fan group that supports Harris was leaning into its own dorkiness.
The Growing Gender Divide, Three Minutes at a Time
Sabrina Carpenter tackles the exasperation of being young, female, straight, and single in 2024.
Introducing: We Live Here Now
We found out that our new neighbors were supporting January 6 insurrectionists. Coming September 18.
The Corals That Survive Climate Change Will Be Unrecognizable
They have endured so much, and to endure this, they’ll have to adapt dramatically.
New York City’s Chaos Mayor
Eric Adams ran as a law-and-order candidate. But too often he creates his own drama.
Why Did This Progressive Evangelical Church Fall Apart?
In her new book, Eliza Griswold examines the forces that led to one congregation’s collapse.
Seven Questions That Should Be Easy for Harris to Answer
She hasn’t had an in-depth interview with a journalist since she became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.
Keepsake
A poem for Wednesday
Jack Smith Isn’t Backing Down
After a Supreme Court ruling challenged his case, the special counsel filed a fresh indictment of Donald Trump.