admin Hard-Luck Men in Hardscrabble Towns
In Richard Russo’s novels, the American dream feels like a cruel joke.
A Culture War in the Bedroom
A new film pokes fun at Gen Z’s inhibitions—erotic and otherwise.
The Human-Origin Story Is Being Radically Revised
New secrets from our past have been coming out in droves.
How Trump’s Priorities May Impact the Midterms
Panelists joined to discuss the president’s continued interest in renovating landmarks in the nation’s capital.
Iran Goes Looking for Love in Jordan
Tehran wants the Arab public to balk at the cost of allying with the United States.
Bring Back the Blue-Book Exam
The humble booklet is more than just a last redoubt against cheating. Staring down its empty pages, students discover what…
Trump’s Déjà-Vu Moment on Birthright Citizenship
The president’s latest attempt to limit who is an American by birth is plagued by weak legal arguments and nonsensical…
Photos of the Week: Fuego Volcano, Underwater Explosion, Pig Diver
Scenes from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, wildfires in Southern Europe, the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, a mass-wedding…
Sadism and a Blue Bunny
Not everyone who has a child is fit to love them.
The Best Way to Learn Outside of the Classroom
As a busy adult, I approach foundational, complicated ideas with the help of the intellectual biography.