Isaac Chotiner on 05/07/2026 I Isaac Chotiner
The U.K.’s Antisemitism Problem
The British government has declared antisemitism a “crisis” after a recent spate of violent attacks. But will its solutions protect Jews, or make the situation worse?
Anna Wiener on 05/04/2026 A Anna Wiener
The Life and Times of an American Tween
In some ways, the world is cooked. But being a twelve-year-old still kind of eats.
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The Very American, Very Intense World of High-School Debate
“When it goes well, it can be extremely addicting.”
Peter Slevin on 05/04/2026 P Peter Slevin
Barack Obama Considers His Role in the Age of Trump
The former President remains one of the most popular politicians in the country. What are his obligations to it?
Jennifer Wilson on 05/04/2026 J Jennifer Wilson
How Americans Caught Gold Fever Again
Soaring gold prices, viral panning influencers, macho gold-mining reality shows, and Trump’s gold obsession have ignited a craze for prospecting not seen since 1849.
Ishaan Tharoor on 05/06/2026 I Ishaan Tharoor
How the Iran War Is Shifting Power Toward China
As the U.S.’s credibility and military capacity are tested abroad, China has gained leverage by staying out of the fight and learning from it.
Jelani Cobb on 05/04/2026 J Jelani Cobb
Two Hundred and Fifty Years of Complicated Commemorations
Donald Trump’s aversion to admitting fault suggests that we will not likely see events that grapple with the nuanced nature of the nation’s history this July 4th.
Jeannie Suk Gersen on 05/02/2026 J Jeannie Suk Gersen
How the Supreme Court Demolished the Voting Rights Act
For two decades, the conservative Justices worked to eliminate a bulwark of the civil-rights era.
Jessica Camille Aguirre on 05/02/2026 J Jessica Camille Aguirre
The Strange Saga of Timmy, the Stranded Humpback Whale
Scientists said that an ailing humpback should be left to die in peace. A motley crew of privately funded rescuers disagreed.
Isaac Chotiner on 04/27/2026 I Isaac Chotiner
Donald Trump’s Lose-Lose Negotiations with Iran
How the President’s insistence on Tehran’s unconditional surrender made it impossible to make a deal.
Isaac Chotiner on 04/23/2026 I Isaac Chotiner
What the U.S.-Iran War Means for China
Jonathan Czin, a fellow at the Brookings Institution’s China Center, discusses how the ties between China and Iran have been overstated, and what the conflict might mean for the future of Taiwan.
Isaac Chotiner on 04/15/2026 I Isaac Chotiner
The Extremes of Israeli Public Opinion
Israeli voters are against a ceasefire with Iran, and think Benjamin Netanyahu has not gone far enough.
Isaac Chotiner on 04/10/2026 I Isaac Chotiner
Israel’s War in Lebanon Has Not Stopped
While America and Iran negotiate a ceasefire, Beirut remains under siege.
Jay Caspian Kang on 05/05/2026 J Jay Caspian Kang
Will A.I. Make College Obsolete?
Americans already distrust institutions, including academia. More and more people may decide that its stamp of approval isn’t worth the cost.
John Cassidy on 05/04/2026 J John Cassidy
The A.I. Industry Is Booming. When Will It Actually Make Money?
As Elon Musk sues his former OpenAI partners, A.I. companies are expanding rapidly, but profits are still scarce.
John Cassidy on 04/27/2026 J John Cassidy
The Lessons from Jerome Powell’s Defiance of Donald Trump
An independent Fed needs an independent leader. Is Kevin Warsh up to the job?
Louisa Thomas on 04/26/2026 L Louisa Thomas
After Magnus Carlsen, Chess Has Entered a New Age
A new book by Jordan Himelfarb follows the game’s rising young players, including the reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju, as they compete in an era defined by computers.
Gideon Lewis-Kraus on 05/07/2026 G Gideon Lewis-Kraus
How a Congressional Primary Became a Proxy Battle Over A.I.
Alex Bores wanted to regulate the technology. His race has pitted OpenAI’s influence against Anthropic’s.
E. Tammy Kim on 05/07/2026 E E. Tammy Kim
The Real Cost of Downsizing Social Security
Under new leadership, the agency has reduced the role of field offices across the country and centralized its operations, making it harder for millions of Americans to get help with their benefits.
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Ohio Primary-Election Results: Sherrod Brown and Vivek Ramaswamy Win
Brown is seeking a return to the Senate; Ramaswamy is looking to become the state’s next governor.
Susan B. Glasser on 05/01/2026 S Susan B. Glasser
A King (or Two), a President, and a Troll
Reflections on Charles’s state visit.
Ed Caesar on 04/30/2026 E Ed Caesar
The Irish Drug Kingpin Daniel Kinahan Is Arrested in Dubai
After living freely in Dubai for a decade, the notorious Irish drug dealer has finally been arrested, and is likely to be sent back to Dublin to stand trial.
Antonia Hitchens on 04/29/2026 A Antonia Hitchens
King Charles and Queen Camilla Come to Washington
A flag flub, a White House construction zone, a pollinator photo op, and Trump’s love of royal cosplay all contributed to the bizarre atmosphere of Charles and Camilla’s visit.
Sudarsan Raghavan on 04/28/2026 S Sudarsan Raghavan
How Putin and Zelensky View the War in Iran
The war’s ripple effects have exacerbated conflicts, economic insecurity, and regional tensions around the world, including in Ukraine.