How Liberal America Came to Its Senses
The period of left-wing illiberalism that began about a decade ago seems to have drawn to a close. The final cause of death was the reelection of Donald Trump.
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Illustration by Jon Han An Autistic Teenager Fell Hard for a Chatbot
My godson was especially vulnerable to AI companions, and he is not alone.
Illustration by Millie von Platen A Biting Satire of the Art World’s Monstrousness
Ella Baxter’s new novel explores why creative genius so often seems to be at odds with being a good person.
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Weary soldiers and citizens express fatalistic optimism while preparing for the loss of U.S. military support.
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Illustration by Allison Zaucha / The Atlantic. Sources: Jason Alpert-Wisnia / Sipa / Reuters; Nenov / Getty; Adam Gray / AFP / Getty A Gala for Right-Wing Revenge
The mood that dominated an annual soiree for the New York Young Republicans: gleeful promises of retribution for Trump’s perceived enemies.
Nasser Ishtayeh / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty. The Cost of Lawlessness on the West Bank
Settler violence against Palestinians is rising, and Israel seems unwilling to stop it.
Illustration by Allison Zaucha / The Atlantic. Source: Peter Dazeley / Getty. You Are Cordially Invited to an Event That Could Ruin Your Life
How could any woman resist Senator Lindsey Graham’s generous summons to speak publicly about her claim of sexual assault?
Hannah Beier / Getty The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military
The U.S. failed to produce weapons and ammunition fast enough to supply Ukraine. Could it equip its own armed forces in the event of war?
America’s Last Morse-Code Station
Maritime Morse code was formally phased out in 1999, but in California, a group of enthusiasts who call themselves the “radio squirrels” keeps the tradition alive.
Ann Hermes The 10 Best Albums of 2024
This year’s most exciting artists rejected consensus and did things their way.
Illustration by Joanne Joo A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
“That such a book should find an enduring place in the affectionate admiration of mankind is an inevitable result of the highest moral and mental excellence.” (From 1868)
AP The Clinton Impeachment, as Told by the People Who Lived It
On December 19, 1998, Bill Clinton became the first president to be impeached since Andrew Johnson. We offer a recounting by people who played a role. (From 2018)
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You’ll understand when you’re older.
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Illustration by Colin Hunter / The Atlantic. Source: Twitter. we live here now•Episode 6Is Civility Enough?
What happens when you really get to know someone who is your political opposite
Illustration by Colin Hunter / The Atlantic autocracy in america•Episode 6When Neighbors Live in Different Worlds
What would you do if you found out that January 6 supporters were your new neighbors?
