What Alito’s Dissent Fails to Understand
The justice and his allies want to treat the foreign-aid case like an everyday spat over the terms of a government contract. It couldn't be more different.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
Cling to Your Disgust
The artist formerly known as Kanye West thinks this is a great time for a comeback. He might be right.
The Podcast of Magical Thinking
Don’t fall for The Telepathy Tapes.
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
Why the Trump Administration Canceled Me
I was supposed to give a book talk about civil rights at the Jimmy Carter Library. I think I know why the invitation was rescinded.
The Advice Elissa Slotkin Didn’t Take
The Michigan senator wants to set a new tone for the Democratic resistance.
The Supreme Court Foreign-Aid Ruling Is a Bad Sign for Trump
Yes, the Court could do even more to push back, but it isn’t giving him wins that he needs.
The Democrats’ ‘No We Can’t’ Strategy
The party hasn’t shown much of an ability to unite around its best interests lately.
Chatbots Are Cheating on Their Benchmark Tests
AI programs train on questions they’re later tested on. So how do we know if they’re getting smarter?
What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
The Taxpayers Are Going All In on Crypto
This isn’t an investment; it’s a giveaway to Trump’s supporters.
Why Trump Thanked John Roberts
The conservative justices are frequently accomplices to Trump’s assault on democracy.
The Simple Explanation for Why Trump Turned Against Ukraine
The president’s defenders ignore one possibility: He just likes Putin.
Coaching Is the New ‘Asking Your Friends for Help’
Lifestyle coaches offer help with vacation planning, decision making, meditation, and more—for a price.
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
What Happens If Trump Comes for the Mail?
“This would basically be stealing an agency.”
Chimamanda Adichie’s Fiction Has Shed Its Optimism
The Nigerian American author’s first novel in 12 years depicts troubled relations between men and women—but no tidy resolutions.
Russia Is Not Winning
At the current rate, Russia will control all of Ukraine in about 118 years.
Democrats Are Acting Too Normal
In her response to Trump’s address, Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin failed to capture the hallucinatory nature of our national politics.