The Real Reason Republicans Couldn’t Kill Obamacare
Democrats did the work, Republicans didn’t—and that says a lot about the two parties.
Don’t Be Surprised When Vaccinated People Get Infected
Post-immunization cases, sometimes called “breakthroughs,” are very rare and very expected.
The Clearest Sign the Pandemic Could Get Worse
Another coronavirus outbreak is unfolding in Michigan.
3 Ways the Pandemic Has Made the World Better
COVID-19 has inflicted devastating losses. It has also delivered certain blessings.
Virtual Event: COVID-19, One Year and Counting
The Atlantic hosts a virtual event to mark the first anniversary of the start of social distancing, today at 1 p.m. ET.
The Coming Nostalgia for Hyper-Nesting
Our pandemic cocoons are breaking open, and some of us might miss them.
You’re Not Fully Vaccinated the Day of Your Last Dose
Patience, grasshopper.
Why the Pandemic Experts Failed
We’re still thinking about pandemic data in the wrong ways.
I Want to Look Damn Good When the World Sees Me Again
Life is coming back, and Americans are working out to get ready for it.
Only Your Boss Can Cure Your Burnout
People refer to various forms of malaise as “burnout,” but it’s technically a work problem. And only your employer can solve it.
There Is No One Pandemic Anniversary
There are millions of them.
The Pandemic Is Ending
In millions of small ways, every day. How long it takes is up to us.
People Are Keeping Their Vaccines Secret
COVID-19 vaccinations have become a public spectacle, but they touch intensely private questions.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Long COVID
A growing number of clinicians are on an urgent quest to find treatments for a frighteningly pervasive problem. They’ve had surprising early success.
Late-Stage Pandemic Is Messing With Your Brain
We have been doing this so long, we’re forgetting how to be normal.
The Differences Between the Vaccines Matter
Yes, all of the COVID-19 vaccines are very good. No, they’re not all the same.
There’s No Real Reason to Eat 3 Meals a Day
Your weird pandemic eating habits are probably fine.
The Pandemic’s Future Hangs in Suspense
A new surge has not yet shown up in the case numbers, but cases could be declining at a slower rate.
Massachusetts Actually Might Have a Way to Keep Schools Open
An ambitious pilot program could finally pave the way to in-person learning—at least for those who can afford it.
‘I’m the Doctor Who Is Here to Help You Die’
Why do so many patients have to wait until they’re suffering terribly before they can get relief?