The Woman Who Would Be Steinbeck
John Steinbeck beat Sanora Babb to the great American Dust Bowl novel—using her field notes. What do we owe her today?
The Case for Kamala Harris
The Atlantic’s endorsement
A Great President, and His Opposite
Even those who believe they understand George Washington’s legacy will be surprised by the degree to which Donald Trump is so obviously his opposite.
Hurricane Milton Made a Terrible Prediction Come True
This monster storm has matched early forecasts for a season of major hurricanes.
Photos: Florida Braces for Milton’s Wrath
Images of Florida residents preparing themselves for Hurricane Milton—their second hurricane in less than two weeks
Six Books That Feel Like Watching a Movie
Writing can share the thrill of movies by dissolving the physical limitations of the page.
November Will Be Worse
Hurricane disinformation was just the start.
What I Didn’t Understand About Political Lying
When I founded PolitiFact, I thought fact-checking would make politicians more truthful. We need to think bigger.
The Trump Believability Gap
Voters detest the things that Trump wants to do. But they just don’t believe he’ll follow through.
Hillels Are Under Attack
I have been heartbroken and horrified in recent months as the organization has become a regular target.
The Most Dramatic Shift in U.S. Public Opinion
The size and speed of the immigration backlash over the past four years are nearly unheard-of.
What I Learned Serving on a January 6 Jury
He’s guilty. So why do I feel so bad after voting to convict?
The Moment of Truth
The reelection of Donald Trump would mark the end of George Washington’s vision for the presidency—and the United States.
Why Trump and Harris Are Turning to Podcasts
A conversation with Helen Lewis on how independent podcasters became the new mainstream
A Nobel Prize for Artificial Intelligence
The award should not feed the AI-hype cycle.
Women Can Be Autocrats, Too
Mexico’s new president follows her predecessor’s authoritarian path.
Photos: Building Human Towers in Spain
Images of these amazing structures, and the effort involved in forming them
AI’s Penicillin and X-Ray Moment
The Nobel Committee officially recognizes artificial intelligence’s godfathers in the pantheon of human achievement.
I Love Secrets Too Much
Whenever a friend tells me something, I blab about it to other people. Why can’t I stop?
They Were Made Without Eggs or Sperm. Are They Human?
Embryo models are getting remarkably realistic.