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‘I’m Far Angrier’

Can Cory Booker, once the candidate of love, run for president and stay true to who he is?

Friendship, on Demand

AI chatbots offer relationships that are low effort and completely personalized—and hollow.

Washington’s Sewage Apocalypse

This is not a metaphor.

Trashing American Allies Turns Out to Be Bad for National Security

How “America First” became “America Alone”

The Same War, on a Loop

We’ve gotten all too used to missile alerts, existential anxiety, and suspicions of political bad faith.

Trump May Not Be Able to End This War

The Islamic Republic is designed to endure crises and fight asymmetric conflicts.

The Myspace Dilemma Facing ChatGPT

Inventing a market is less important than perfecting one.

Democrats Learned the Wrong Lesson From 2024

The party still refuses to prioritize the most important parts of its agenda and make the case that they’re worth paying for.

The Horseshoe Theory of Polyamory

Lindy West’s new memoir describes a strangely politicized version of nonmonogamy.

How Much Pain Is Trump Really Willing to Endure?

The outcome of the war in Iran may come down to just how much risk he can take.

The First Big Administration Defection Over Iran

Joe Kent has quit. Will Tulsi Gabbard be next?

Who Will Apologize for D.C.’s Tornado Bust?

Some meteorologists made a lot of noise as the storm loomed—and when it failed to materialize.

The Dangerous Logic of the Joe Kent Letter

The conspiracist anti-war activist completely misunderstood the movement and the president he served.

Joe Kent’s Secret

If Trump can never be wrong, then he can only be wronged.

Everyone but Trump Understands What He’s Done

Allied leaders know that any positive gesture they make will count for nothing.

Why Is Trump Giving Everyone the Wrong Shoes?

The new outfit staple in the White House is ill-fitting footwear.

Atlantic Trivia for March 17, 2026: Unlikely Vacation Places

Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help.

How Washington Can Help Lebanon

America has a historic opportunity for diplomacy, if Trump is willing to take it.

The Human Skill That Eludes AI

Why can’t language models write well?

Snorkeling in the Strait of Hormuz

With Iran threatening to attack, points of entry to the strait are ready to turn into sprawling maritime parking lots, filled with idle ships waiting for their escorts.