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A Failure of Empathy Led to 200,000 Deaths. It Has Deep Roots.

One giant psychology experiment explains why many people seem like they don’t care about the deaths of the elderly.

• Olga Khazan
• September 22, 2020

The Debates Could Seal Biden’s Fate

Trump says he isn’t preparing. Biden’s aides see debates as boxes to check. But many Democrats remain nervous.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• September 22, 2020

The Inside Story of the Mueller Probe’s Mistakes

In a new book, Andrew Weissmann, one of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s top deputies, lays out the limits and letdowns of the years-long Russia investigation.

• George Packer
• September 21, 2020

When Police View Citizens as Enemies

The thin blue line looks like it’s ready to invade a foreign nation.

• Nick Baumann
• May 31, 2020

Introducing a New Look for The Atlantic

A conversation with the magazine’s creative director, Peter Mendelsund, about our bold new design

• Jeffrey Goldberg
• November 12, 2019

Introducing The Atlantic’s New Subscription Model

Help support 162 more years of journalism that matters.

• Jeffrey Goldberg
• September 5, 2019

Teflon Salvini: Italy’s Untouchable Politician

The Italian interior minister has been linked to Russian money. It’s just the latest crisis he’s brushing off.

• Rachel Donadio
• July 11, 2019

When a Local Tragedy Becomes National News

Annapolis residents are struggling to make sense of the attack at the Capital Gazette, which is already being politicized.

• Emma Green
• June 29, 2018

West Virginia's Teachers Are Not Satisfied

Despite the governor's offer to raise their salaries, the state's educators remain on strike, saying that the real problems remain unaddressed.

• Alia Wong
• February 28, 2018

The Unsinkable Benjamin Netanyahu?

Israeli police say the country’s prime minister should be charged with bribery and fraud. He insists he’s innocent—and promises to stay in power.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• February 13, 2018

Eric Garcetti Isn't Expecting Much From Washington

The Los Angeles mayor insists that politics is working fine at the municipal level—and talks about Trump, policing, and his favorite L.A. film.

• Dianna Douglas
• December 9, 2017

The Particular Horror of Church Shootings

Twenty-six people were killed in an attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas, adding to the long list of houses of worship hit with gun violence.

• Emma Green
• November 5, 2017

The U.S. Economy Reaches Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 2000

In October, the country added 261,000 jobs, picking up after a short slump.

• Gillian B. White
• November 3, 2017

Who Is Jerome Powell, Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair?

His nomination represents a political compromise, as he's a regulation-cautious Republican who would likely keep up the policies of his Democratic predecessor.

• Gillian B. White
• November 2, 2017

Trump Is Turning the Fed Pick Into a Reality Show

Why, yes, the president of the United States did create an Instagram teaser for his forthcoming central-banking announcement.

• Gillian B. White
• October 30, 2017

Trump Reverses His Stand on DACA

There are plenty of details to be worked out in a tentative accord between the president and Democratic leaders to protect Dreamers in exchange for border security. But it’s an agreement that only Trump could strike.

• Russell Berman
• September 14, 2017

Republican Senators Plead for One Last Chance to Repeal Obamacare

Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy introduced a bill to convert the law into a block grant for states. But the GOP has moved on, and their plan might never get a vote.

• Russell Berman
• September 13, 2017

The Expanding Investigation Into Michael Flynn

The former national-security adviser worked on, but allegedly failed to disclose, a plan to work with Russia to build nuclear reactors in the Middle East.

• David A. Graham
• September 13, 2017

New Census Data Shows More Americans Emerging From Poverty

But it also lays bare the geographic and economic divisions growing in America.

• Alana Semuels
• September 12, 2017