Was It Worth It?

John Kelly, John Bolton, and other ex-Trump staffers all had the same answer when I asked them to reflect on their past work.

Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly talks to ex–National Security Adviser John Bolton in a doorway of the White House. President Donald Trump is seen speaking off to the side.
Tom Brenner / The New York Times / Redux

The Truth Behind Indian American Exceptionalism

Many of us are unaware of the special circumstances that eased our entry into American life—and of the bonds we share with other nonwhite groups.

illustration of wealthy Indian American family
Illustration by Trevor Davis; family photos courtesy of Arun Venugopal; other images by Federico Benocci / Eyeem / Getty; Tim Abramowitz / Getty; Michelle Marsan / Shutterstock
The Oquirrh Mountain Temple
Michael Friberg

The Most American Religion

Perpetual outsiders, Mormons spent 200 years assimilating to a certain national ideal—only to find their country in an identity crisis. What will the third century of the faith look like?