The Outrage Over 100 Men Only Goes So Far
What an OnlyFans stunt reveals about modern morals and internet fame
They Really Mean It
The far-right internet is even more shocking in person.
Trump Has Found the Media’s Biggest Vulnerability
Most major media properties are tied to larger business interests that can benefit from government policy—or be harmed by it.
The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military
The U.S. failed to produce weapons and ammunition fast enough to supply Ukraine. Could it equip its own armed forces in the event of war?
Ukraine’s Hardest Winter
Weary soldiers and citizens express fatalistic optimism while preparing for the loss of U.S. military support.
Hyundai Is Becoming the New Tesla
Even in a Trump presidency, America’s EV future may not run through Elon Musk.
The Pro-Eating-Disorder Internet Is Back
One of the thorniest content-moderation problems grows out of control on X.
You Are Cordially Invited to an Event That Could Ruin Your Life
How could any woman resist Senator Lindsey Graham’s generous summons to speak publicly about her claim of sexual assault?
Why Online Returns Are a Hassle Now
Getting your money back is not as simple as it used to be.
Maybe Democrats Didn’t Do So Badly After All
The party’s debate about reinventing itself after the election has gotten more complicated.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
12 Years Later, Two Different Tales of Grief for Sandy Hook Parents
“I did not want to be another victim of Adam Lanza.”
The Words That Stop ChatGPT in Its Tracks
Why won’t the bot say my name?
Bob Dylan’s Carnival Act
His identity was a performance. His writing was sleight of hand. He bamboozled his own audience.
How Democrats Lost Their Way on Immigration
The party once championed an approach popular with voters and politicians alike. Why give up on it?
Gas Will Be the First Big Climate Fight of the Trump Era
The Biden administration just made the case against increasing natural-gas exports.
Trump to Russia’s Rescue
After a year of misfortune, Putin is about to have a friend in the White House.
The 13 Best TV Shows of 2024
The year’s most essential series
Walk on Air Against Your Better Judgment
What Seamus Heaney gave me
The Nasty Logistics of Returning Your Too-Small Pants
What happens to the stuff you order online after you send it back?
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