A New Kind of Blue Wave
America’s response to Trump was unmistakably emphatic.
How Texas Turned Blue
An impossible Democratic dream has finally come true.
Things Are Going to Get Ugly
Donald Trump is about to redefine the lame-duck presidency.
Donald Trump Is Bad at Politics
The aura of mastery and domination that surrounds the president should now be permanently dispelled.
Susan Collins Didn’t Have a Chance
A nationwide rejection of President Trump swept out the moderate Republican.
How the Democrats Beat Trump
Hakeem Jeffries pushed Democrats to focus on affordability. Donald Trump made it all about himself.
Texas Republicans Get Washed
America didn’t just get Blexas. It got Deep Blexas.
What Is It About Jon Ossoff?
The candidate’s charisma is undeniable—but 2028 is still a long way off.
Why Republicans Lost So Big
Trump’s opponents have spent a decade pining for an outcome like this.
The Socializing That’s Replacing Friend Time
More Americans are hanging out with family—by choice, but also by necessity.
Six Books You Should Read Twice
These titles’ twists and turns demand you take a second look.
The Choices That Create Isolation
Everyday decisions accumulate into a life.
Trump Repeats a Centuries-Old Mistake
This isn’t the first time a president has made the midterm elections all about himself.
Here’s Who Democrats Want to Impeach Next
There’s little desire to go after President Trump again—but lawmakers want to investigate his administration and family.
I Was Lucky to Be Alive. But I Missed Being Pretty.
A pump-up girl faces her own mortality.
The Time Is Right for a ‘Great Books’ Revival
To build a better world in the age of AI, students need grounding in indispensable ideas.
Opening Day at Disneyland: Photos From 1955
A look back at the opening days of the Disneyland theme park, in Anaheim, California, in 1955.
Election Night at The Atlantic
Watch your favorite writers put their boldest arguments to the test as the midterm results roll in.
World War II: Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the United States, bombing warships and military targets in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
The MAGA Reckoning Arrives
Trump has lost most of the country. Now his hold on his own base is weakening.