The Paradox of Trump’s Iran Attack
When his fantasies unravel, Trump has a habit of abusing power to force his will upon an uncooperative world.
Four Conditions Make Cash Transfers Save Lives
The success of other countries shows these programs can work in the United States.
What $1 Million of Anti-Racist Leadership Training Buys You
The president of Wesleyan University objected to a recent Atlantic article—but didn’t criticize it on the merits.
Wait—Laser Guns Are Real Now?
A staple of sci-fi and children’s entertainment is now being deployed by actual militaries in actual combat.
War With Iran Has Begun. Where Does It End?
Trump has launched combat operations despite little public support and widespread fears among allies.
The Epic Miscalculations of Trump and Khamenei
Hubris has distorted their strategic decisions.
Trump’s Enormous Gamble on Regime Change in Iran
A few paths to success, many to failure
What Can the Texas Primary Tell Us About Democrats?
Our reporter Elaine Godfrey on getting kicked out of a Jasmine Crockett rally
An End to U.S. Military Aid to Israel May Be Closer Than You Think
Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to walk away from U.S. assistance says a lot about the shifting dynamics.
What Happens to Anthropic Now?
The Trump administration is severing all ties with the “woke” AI firm.
Netflix Just Avoided a Huge Headache
The streamer saved more than money by giving up on Warner Bros. Discovery.
‘Elaine From Atlantic … She Needs to Leave’
Representative Jasmine Crockett claimed I wasn’t kicked out of her rally. Here’s the audio.
The Diplomats Who Carry Trump’s Grievances Abroad
Some of the president’s ambassadors keep getting into needless conflicts.
How to Put Sex in a Novel
In a new book, intimate fantasies become a crucial vehicle for character development.
The Right Is Becoming What It Hates
The pile-on of false accusations against Gavin Newsom is exactly what the right claims to condemn.
An Iranian Network Is Ready to Act
Last month, an Iranian exile named Jaber Rajabi reached out to make a case for something between bombing Iran to oblivion and waiting for the regime to collapse.
What Do the People Building AI Believe?
Inside San Francisco’s AI subculture
The ‘Crazy’ Plot to Release the Epstein Files
How an unlikely duo of lawmakers partnered with victims to try to hold the powerful accountable
How Meta Executives Talked About Child Safety Behind the Scenes
For years, employees acknowledged a problem with potential child groomers, but prioritized growth over fixes.
The Real Reason Anthropic Wants Guardrails
AI is too powerful and too new to be set free from human oversight.