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.
The Publishing Industry’s Most Swoon-Worthy Genre
Tight-knit but open-armed fans have made romance an especially hot commodity.
Taylor Swift’s Fairy Tale Is Over
The singer has everything she ever wanted—her new album suggests that it’s all sort of a drag.
There Is No Green Transition Without Consequences
A new book argues that simply replacing fossil-fuel extraction with critical-mineral mining is no way out of the climate crisis.
‘Warrior Culture’ Offers a Lot, but Not Everything
A growing appreciation for hand-to-hand combat has permeated nearly all levels of American life. What does that mean?
The One Big Change SNL Is Making
The show’s newest cast members reflect the influence of comedy’s current breeding ground: the internet.
Dear James: I’ve Lost My Writerly Fire
How do you keep it burning week after week?
The Hard-Won Lessons of Lilith Fair
A new documentary about the ’90s women’s music festival emphasizes how rare its collective ethos feels today.
It’s Not Just Netflix—It’s Your Entire Life
The streaming service is expanding beyond screens and into the real world. Will subscribers follow?
Syncretism
A poem
Diseducators
A short story