admin Put a Lock on It, Fauci
The private notes of the man who oversaw COVID policy are deeply embarrassing—and surprisingly instructive.
Anthony Fauci’s Silence
Senate Republicans had many questions. Fauci had one answer.
Progressives Try for a Purple State
Michigan could give them their biggest prize yet.
The Political Fight That Could Decide 2028
Jonathan Chait on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the attacks on Barack Obama’s legacy, and the Michigan Democratic Senate primary…
Photos: Kayaking in the Los Angeles River
Justin Sullivan, a photojournalist with Getty Images, recently spent time paddling down the Los Angeles River on a guided tour…
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.