The Real Crisis of The Pitt
What the hit show’s approach to Dr. Robby reveals
Culture
What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center
I spent 10 months working at the institution because I thought I could help protect it. What I observed there is far worse than the public knows.
The Quiet Way Authoritarianism Begins to Crumble
Among the many reasons for Viktor Orbán’s defeat was the rural clubs where citizens relearned democratic habits.
Don’t Just Replace Chavez—Rethink Monuments
It’s time for tributes to leave the great-man theory of history behind.
Golf’s Very Loud Weekend
At the Ryder Cup, players battle the course—and unusually noisy crowds.
Finally, a New Idea in Rock and Roll
The band Geese is pushing the genre in new and electrifying directions.
The Classic Teen Novel I Still Haven’t Forgotten
My secret first encounter with Judy Blume’s Forever
Patricia Lockwood’s Mind-Opening Experience of Long COVID
In her new novel, the author captures the strangeness of ordinary life for the chronically ill.
A Portrait of Southern Sexual Repression
In her debut novel, Addie E. Citchens creates a vibrant Mississippi town and a dire morality tale about the suppression of desire.
Jimmy Kimmel Ran Right at His Critics
The late-night host returned from his week-long suspension with a wry, emotional defense of free speech.
Dear James: I Fell in Love With My Friend—And Now I’m Confused
She seemed to return my affection but then backpedaled. Is this situationship doomed?
Elon Musk’s Utterly Mundane Vision of Dining
The Tesla Diner looks a lot like what we already have, just weirder and worse.
Seven Books About What Corruption Actually Looks Like
Dishonest governance is rarely a single act or brazen deal; more often, it appears as a set of habits that spread through a society.
Take Me With You
A poem