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When a Nasty Habit Is Part of Your National Identity

As France bans cigarettes in most public places, it stands to lose a strong cultural signifier.

‘Look, This Show’s Good. It’s Essentially Moral.’

The Simpsons has always been a wholesome show—even if some critics didn’t necessarily understand that.

The White House Is Delighted With Events in Los Angeles

But Trump aides know there are real risks for the president if troops are involved in violence.

The Silence of the Generals

As President Donald Trump crossed a dangerous line at Fort Bragg, the brass failed to speak out in the Army’s defense.

The Protests Are Just Starting

Large demonstrations were effective during Trump’s first term. The same could be true now.

Good Taste Is More Important Than Ever

In a world of limitless AI-generated choices, people need to know how to choose best.

The Growing Belief in ‘Love at First Sight’

Dating vibes may be dark, but a surprisingly optimistic notion about romance seems to be making a comeback.

The Trap of the Cinematic Side Quest

The new John Wick spin-off shows that expanding a franchise is harder than it may seem.

A Computer Wrote My Mother’s Obituary

The funeral industry turns to AI.

Dear James: I Love Going Naked on the Beach

But I’m experiencing Catholic guilt.

Hitler Used a Bogus Crisis of ‘Public Order’ to Make Himself Dictator

Using disorder he had helped manufacture, the chancellor seized control of Bavaria.

Trump’s Crypto Playbook Is Now Clear

His business dealings and policy agenda are now in perfect alignment.

Trump’s Gross Misuse of the National Guard

The 1992 deployment in Los Angeles proved that troops operate best on the streets when the state is in charge.

The Revolutionary Idea That Remade the New World

Birthright citizenship is distinctly American—but not in the way Trump thinks.

Red Tape Isn’t the Only Reason America Can’t Build

The failure to deploy rural broadband has become synonymous with excessive bureaucracy. The real story is more complicated.

Get Ready to Hear a Lot More About Your Mitochondria

Protecting the powerhouse of the cell is a central mission of MAHA.

Republicans Have a Revenue Problem

Locked in its embrace of tax-cutting orthodoxy, the GOP has no credible way to address the country’s looming fiscal crisis.

Trump vs. California

The president is bullying states when it suits him and ignoring them when it doesn’t.

What’s So Shocking About a Man Who Loves His Wife?

The term wife guy is now a pejorative. It shouldn’t be.

What to Read When You’re Ready to Say No

Purposeful refusal, far from depriving us, can make way for unexpected bounty.