The Hardest Job in the World
What if the problem isn’t the president—it’s the presidency?
When Calling the Police is a Privilege
Getting the authorities involved is more dangerous for black Americans—which is why they do it less.
How the Pulitzers Chose Kendrick Lamar, According to a Juror
Jazz violinist Regina Carter explains how the jury considered the first rap, and pop, album to win the prestigious honor.
A Cassandra Cry Against Pope Francis
Ross Douthat's views on the pope are intensely unpopular. But has he identified a fundamental tension in the Church?
Randa Jarrar, Moral Grandstanding, and Forbearance
Fixating on offensive speech amplifies its harms—often, the best course is simply to ignore it.
Photos of the Week: Newborns, Chocolate Hills, Teacher of the Year
A baby visits the U.S. Senate floor, Boston Marathoners end up miserably wet, orca whales hunt seal pups in Argentina, Israel celebrates its independence day, and much more.
1
The Hardest Job in the World
2
When Beauty Is a Troll
3
The Party of Ike
4
Randa Jarrar, Moral Grandstanding, and Forbearance
5
A Cassandra Cry Against Pope Francis
6
Bad News for President Trump
7
The Man Who Brought Down Lance Armstrong
8
Cupholders Are Everywhere
9
Why Writers Are the Worst Procrastinators
10
Trump and Elite Schools: A Harvard Athlete Weighs In
Subscribe to The Atlantic and support 160 years of independent journalism.
Mark Twain once said that writing for The Atlantic offered him “perfect serenity.”
For 160 years, we’ve given iconic thinkers like Twain a voice. Help us continue that tradition by becoming a subscriber today.
Subscribe
