How to Save the Supreme Court From Itself
admin Kate Shaw on reforming the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus: extremism in the Democratic Party, and the history of the word…
June 2026
No, Artificial Intelligence Is Not Conscious
Taken to its logical conclusion, this line of thinking is absurd—and damning.
China’s Economy Is Taking Everyone Down
American and Chinese workers are paying a high price for all the cheap goods.
The Uncertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museum
The Anacostia Community Museum was a pioneer in preserving Black history. Will that be enough to save it from President…
Atlantic Trivia: Infrastructure
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
Donald Trump’s Superficiality Is Bone Deep
For the shallowest man ever to occupy the presidency, surface appeal is a guiding principle.
Another Chance for Trump to Cash Out
The president’s battle over presidential records is more serious than it looks.
Forget the Forever Wars. We May Be in Forever Limbo.
Trump wants out of Iran, but he doesn’t want a nuclear deal worse than Obama’s.
Don’t Build the Arch
Trump’s colossal monument would mar Washington’s skyline and disrupt one of its most sacred spaces.
The Left Needs to Rediscover Its Patriotism
A left that rejects a hopeful, empathetic love of the United States can never win the country to its side.