How Long Can You Live Your Ideals?
Stories about revolutionaries seem to entrance readers and moviegoers alike—especially if they don’t end well.
The Supreme Court Has Heard This One Before
Fringe elements of American society have never accepted that birthright citizenship is the law of the land.
Who Gets to Live in a Single-Family Home?
The housing bill now in Congress may seek to increase the housing supply—but not for renters.
America Is Now a Rogue Superpower
Washington’s conduct in the Iran war is accelerating global chaos and deepening America’s dangerous isolation.
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Don’t Get Sucked Into the War on Lice
It hasn’t been going well.
Marc Andreessen’s Mistake
The ability to understand, recognize, and label your own emotions is a necessary part of living a fulfilling life.
Photos From the Third Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protest
More than 3,000 marches and rallies took place yesterday in cities and towns across America during the third “No Kings” event, where millions protested against the policies and actions of President Trump and his administration.
The Kurdish Ground Force Preparing to Fight in Iran
The Peshmerga on the Iraq-Iran border are eager to join the American campaign. They’re also deeply uneasy about where it might lead.
The Manosphere Turns on Trump
How many times can a coalition crack before it shatters?
The Man Who Thought He Could Keep AI Safe
Demis Hassabis has devoted his life to advancing a technology he thinks could destroy the world.
The Bill Maher Effect
For the past year, Donald Trump has made the Kennedy Center all about him. Last night, the comedian revealed the limits of that approach.
Trump’s Mixed Messages About Iran
Panelists joined to discuss the president’s shifting answers to how the conflict could end.
Mutual Assured Energy Destruction
Wrecking oil infrastructure is easy; rebuilding it is hard.
How to Wait Without Getting Bored
What if we thought about waiting in line as a sudden opening of time?
The Sneaky-Saver Generation
Gen Z may have a Peter Pan reputation—but it’s also saving a lot of money.
America’s Raw-Cheddar Chaos
The FDA has linked an E. Coli outbreak to contaminated cheese. The company that makes it refuses to agree to a recall.
Nick Fuentes’s Strategy Is Working
Viral clips of the far-right white supremacist are growing his audience.
Airfare Is Just the Beginning
Expensive plane tickets are a preview of what could come next.
Atlantic Trivia for March 27, 2026: Chinese Science
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.