How Progressives Broke the Government
Democrats’ cultural aversion to power has cleaved an opening for Trump.
Do It for Gilda
The too-short life of a comedy genius is a reminder to the rest of us to make good use of the time we are given.
Trump’s Loyalties
Panelists discuss the ideology driving the president’s policy decisions.
The Many Sides of Love
A collection of Atlantic stories that interrogate the idea
Flaco Lives
Visiting the New York Historical’s new exhibit on a tragically deceased celebrity owl
Government Workers Cannot Be Fired for Their Political Views
The First Amendment forbids widespread loyalty purges.
America Opens the Door to Its Adversaries
U.S. foes will find plenty of opportunities in the chaos engulfing Washington.
The ‘Gulf of America’ Is the Wrong Fight to Pick
The more that politicians mess around with place names, the more important it is to respond according to consistent principles.
A Blatant Violation of Legal Ethics
DOJ lawyers pride themselves on working for an organization that is unique among federal agencies in its independence from politics—for now.
The Real Problem With DOGE’s AI Plans
Unlike an army of human bureaucrats, an army of AI agents could, almost on a whim, be redirected.
The Failed Promise of the New Captain America
The first intriguing Marvel sequel in years quickly wastes its potential.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
The Public Humiliation of Eric Adams
Blink twice if you need help, Mr. Mayor.
The Erasing of American Science
How far can the Trump administration bend U.S. research before it breaks?
The Fantasy of a More Neighborly Past
Sun City offers evidence that Americans’ widespread isolation began long before they became absorbed in their phones.
The Moron Factory
A short story
Seven Books That Capture How Love Really Feels
These books are all exquisite arguments for the necessity of stories about romance.
The Opposition Is Already Growing
Trump is getting substantial pushback, both from the courts and from other pockets of civic life.
Photos of the Week: Eagle Fight, Moon Dog, Ice Castles
Slime-covered capybaras in Argentina, a chaotic fireworks festival in Taiwan, the day of the patron saint of beekeepers in Bulgaria, a Buddhist prayer ceremony in Thailand, and much more
The Rich Tourists Who Want More, and More, and More
Can anything satisfy the guests of The White Lotus?