Lions Led by Donkeys
The U.S. is fighting Iran under the worst wartime political leadership America has ever had.
Trump’s ‘Regime Change’ Swerve
The president’s statement about Iran is premature.
HHS Officials’ Year in Purgatory Is Ending
The Indian Health Service needs more clinical workers. The federal health officials being transferred to the agency don’t fit that bill.
A Boring Video Game I Can’t Put Down
Playing the role of a rental-store owner reveals the thrill in mundanity.
The Real Religious ‘Renewal’ Happening in Gen Z
Some pastors and politicians claim that a Christian revival is afoot among young Americans. Nationwide data tell a different story.
No Good Way Out
Trump has options to end the war with Iran, but they all come with serious liabilities.
Atlantic Trivia for March 31, 2026: Board Games
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
If You Need a Laptop, Buy It Now
Electronics are getting more expensive and worse. Blame the AI boom.
The Family That Decided to Have Their Stomachs Removed
Māori families with a mutation for aggressive gastric cancer have had their stomachs preemptively removed. How do you live without one?
Trump Is Flailing on Iran
He can’t scare Iran and reassure the markets at the same time. But he’s trying.
People Are Thinking About Looksmaxxing All Wrong
The fake trend is a real expression of the internet’s drive toward extremism.
The Hardest Job in Europe
Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary represents a government that has become Viktor Orbán’s primary target.
The Making of a Diagnostic Mind
“To me, the concept of the master diagnostician is that you’re never good enough,” one doctor said.
America Needs to Get Serious About Drones
The new age of war is already here, swarming over Barksdale Air Force Base.
MAHA Has Been Given an Impossible Task
The Trump administration seems to be leaning on the movement as a distraction.
Pete Hegseth Is Vice Signaling
The defense secretary is trolling America.
A Game Plan for the AI Boom
Ten years ago, AlphaGo trounced human competitors—and its legacy is still present in today’s most advanced bots.
Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?
LaMonica McIver of New Jersey is arguing that the Department of Justice can’t prosecute her for an incident last May at an ICE facility.
Atlantic Trivia for March 30, 2026: Sondheim Tunes
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Will People Ever Stop Eating Animals?
Bruce Friedrich has devoted his life to reducing American meat consumption—and he isn’t giving up just yet.