The Real Crisis of The Pitt
What the hit show’s approach to Dr. Robby reveals
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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.
Nine Non-Christmas Movies to Watch During Christmas
What to put on instead of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Avatar Is No Longer Trying to Get Anyone on Board
But for the franchise’s devotees, Fire and Ash is another thrilling installment.
The Color of the Year Is an Exercise in Absurdity
Pantone’s latest pick is strange. The company itself is stranger.
The Riot That Foretold an Unstable Future
In his newest book, Joe Sacco worries about what political violence might lead to.
A Lesson in False Limits
Lindsey Vonn and Philip Rivers show what can happen when athletes keep competing into their 40s.
The Happiest Man in Music
Zane Lowe has made a career out of relentless positivity. Is there anything he doesn’t like?
The 14 Best TV Shows of 2025
The series that stood out in a year of noise
What People Don’t Understand About Black Nationalism
The long-overlooked activist Audley Moore knew that achieving radical goals sometimes required cooperation and dexterity.
The Savage Empathy of the Mosh Pit
The frontmen are demagogues, the crowds are fanatical, and yet a rugged compassion abides