admin Rural America’s Maternal-Health Crisis Is About to Get Much Worse
Care will be in shorter supply, travel distances will stretch farther, and high-risk situations will more likely result in tragedy.
Independence Day
A poem
Why Kids Can’t Quit Roblox
The mechanics of many games on the platform are nearly identical to those of slot machines and sports-betting apps.
The Great Chinese Oil Mystery
America’s greatest rival is single-handedly averting a global energy crisis. No one knows how the country is doing it—or why.
Atlantic Trivia: Contained Within
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
The American Commentator Making Excuses for Iran
Max Blumenthal fits into a long, disreputable tradition.
Trump Crashes Into Reality
The president is learning that limits to his power—and, soon, his relevancy—do exist.
Lindsey Graham’s Last Laugh
The senator’s funeral featured foreign dignitaries, security lines, and a eulogy from the president whose approval he never stopped seeking.
The Horrible Rise of the Makeout Police
A year after the Coldplay incident, another couple are going viral for PDA.
The Trump Administration Tells the Truth
A government lawyer admitted in a court filing that the administration withheld grants based on whom states had voted for.