The Modern Political Assassin
“The anger comes first. The shopping for the cause comes next.”
Richard Dawkins Keeps Shrinking
As his career wraps up, a man of big ideas takes on ever smaller targets.
The Undecided Voters Are Not Who You Think They Are
For most, the big decision is about whether to vote at all.
331 Days of Failure
A conversation with Franklin Foer about why diplomacy in the U.S. and the Middle East has so far ended in chaos
The Logical Extreme of Anti-aging
The “baby Botox” boom was inevitable.
Nice Little Jewish Community You Have Here
Donald Trump’s Mob-boss warning to American Jews
A Simple Lab Ingredient Derailed Science Experiments
A scientist in Arkansas couldn’t get her experiments to work. Then others started saying the same thing.
Trump’s Most Misunderstood Policy Proposal
Economists aren’t telling the whole truth about tariffs.
The Quinceañera’s Midlife Remix
Many Latina women hitting 50 aren’t just throwing a big party—they’re determined to redefine what it means to age.
Why Katy Perry Can’t Get Her Groove Back
The pop singer is stuck in a rut—and her soulless new album doesn’t get her moving.
The War That Would Not End
Inside the year-long American effort to release the hostages, end the fighting in Gaza, and bring peace to the Middle East
Republicans Are Finally Tired of Shutting Down the Government
Despite all the chaos of their narrow House majority, Republicans have avoided disaster.
Trump Was President Once
And it was a total failure, even by the standards he set for himself.
On This Corner, January 6 Was a Glorious Revolution
We Live Here Now: a new podcast from The Atlantic. Episode 2.
Trump and His Allies Are Still Trying to Change Election Rules
In the final stretch of the race, Republicans are attempting to tilt election law to benefit Donald Trump.
The Woo-Woo Caucus Meets
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appearance at a “health and nutrition” event hosted by a Trump ally showcased a congruence of crunchy and cranky.
The Trump Campaign Wants Everyone Talking About Race
The former president and his advisers’ strategy is to make white voters afraid—and they don’t care if they have to lie to do it.
Europe’s Heat Pumps Put America’s to Shame
If switching one home to a heat pump improves energy efficiency, why not whole cities?
AI Could Still Wreck the Presidential Election
Regulators have largely taken a hands-off approach to the use of AI in political ads—and the consequences may be severe.
Dear James: I Hate My Post-college Life
I’m utterly lost.
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