My teachers always told me that I could find a path to the middle class. And I did. If I were born even ten years later, I would never have made it out. Mom was born to an alcoholic father and a ...

When I was last in the country, nine months ago, Ukraine appeared to be in real trouble: Its weapons pipeline was lagging and Russia was grinding forward on the front lines with w ...

The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision. This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover ...

With the league more popular than ever, players know their worth—and they aren’t afraid to let leadership know it.

Hochul, newly enlisted in the meme war, has already found herself on the front lines. Expecting politicians to address one another politely during this polarized era of American government would be ...

I don’t know and neither do you, because it turns out that fans of the network were willing to do whatever it took to save the network—except watch CBS News. It’s the least watched of all three little ...

America has always had a strong aversion to seeing the military on the country’s streets. That is not stopping the current president.

Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you? Are you beset by existential worries? Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions. Tell him about your lifelong or ...

Making cheap chocolate treats is no longer a cheap endeavor—unless they contain less chocolate. But candy-industry insiders know that the pressures for companies are twofold. Less chocolaty candies ...

Beautiful selections from the Top 100 photographs in this year’s photo contest, depicting birdlife from around the world ...

W hen the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor this summer, liberal parents and advocates were understandably alarmed. The Court sided with the plaintiffs, parents from ...

ICE deported about 350,000 people during the 2025 fiscal year, which ended September 30—the highest mark in a decade, but well below Trump’s goal.