admin The Thinkers Who Explain This Baffling Era
These philosophers are less arcane—and more relevant—than some readers might think.
What a Juneteenth Boxing Match Revealed About America
The 1936 fight between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling was a showdown over global fascism.
A Modern-Day Playtime Nightmare
<em>Toy Story 5 </em>confronts a problem that today’s parents are all too familiar with: screen time.
Atlantic Trivia: Young George Washington
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
Why Shorts Might Be Coming to an Office Near You
The taboo against shorts in professional settings might be the most illogical fashion rule still standing.
The Price of Defeat in Iran
An indeterminate end to a foolish war leaves Americans more disillusioned than ever with engagement in the Middle East.
The Job Market Is Thawing
The pace of hiring is slowly emerging from stasis—emphasis on <em>slowly</em>.
The Black Soldiers who Changed the Meaning of the Civil War
These troops helped transform a conflict fought initially to preserve the Union into one that destroyed slavery as well.
The Left-Wing Case Against Antizionism
Discrimination against Israelis qua Israelis—and the “Zionists” who appear as their proxies—is a moral wrong.
Atlantic Reads: The Housewives Underground With Kaitlyn Tiffany
The <em>Atlantic </em>staff writer Kaitlyn Tiffany and Jeffrey Goldberg, <em>The Atlantic</em>’s editor in chief, discuss Tiffany’s new book, <em>The Housewives…