The Most Vital Marvel Series Yet
Disney+’s Agatha All Along is great fun—and fits almost too neatly with 2024’s key plotlines.
Winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024
Some of the winning and honored images from this year’s bird-photography competition
Carlson and Vance—Two Smart Guys Who Play Dumb for Power
A vision of America’s new right
Originalism Was Impossible
Whatever its merits, the methodology could not have existed until modern times.
Political Violence Feeds on Itself
Trump helped normalize the idea that some political differences can’t be settled through democratic means.
The Particular Pain of the Middle-Aged Millennial
The 35-year-old hero of Hulu’s How to Die Alone is figuring out her life, and running out of time.
The Problem With Moral Purity
In his new book, The Message, Ta-Nehisi Coates sacrifices necessary complexity.
Mitt Romney Braces for Trump’s Retribution
Romney has good reason to fear Trump’s vengeance.
The Trump Posts You Probably Aren’t Seeing
His Truth Social posts are even worse than you think.
Why Back-to-School Leads to More Crime
New research complicates the uncomplicated idea that attending school is good for kids.
The MAGA Scramble to Defend Mark Robinson
Those still on the North Carolina gubernatorial nominee’s side are pulling from a grab bag of weak tactics.
How to Save Outdoor Recess
Build more shade.
The Anti-Semitic Revolution on the American Right
How Jews became collateral damage in a Republican power struggle
The Bold Compassion of Dear Dickhead
Virginie Despentes’ novels rage against male abuse—but her new social-media satire offers forgiveness instead.
The ‘Law of the Land’ Has Been Replaced
The Dubai International Financial Center shows the future of law and commerce.
Let Us Now Praise Undecided Voters
Voters who don’t easily make up their minds are usually greeted with annoyance or disdain, but what if they’re the ideal citizens?
Iran’s Russia Problem
Relations with Moscow can’t fix an economy squeezed by the West.
Why the EPA Backed Down
Michael Regan seemed like he was spoiling for a fight against environmental racism. What happened?
Gaza’s Suffering Is Unprecedented
The Palestinian people have never experienced this level of day-to-day horror.
Legalizing Sports Gambling Was a Huge Mistake
The evidence is convincing: The betting industry is ruining lives.
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