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Photos: Knicks Fans Celebrate Their NBA Championship
Published: June 14, 2026 17:25
Yesterday, the New York Knicks won their first NBA Championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. Fans across New York City held watch parties at their homes, at bars, and in the streetsâand they erupted in celebration after theâŚ
A Room Is Like a Mind, but Whose?
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/poem-rae-armantrout-a-room/687516/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 14, 2026 16:21
A poem
The âBut Heâs a Veteranâ Defense is Condescending and Dangerous
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/graham-platner-veteran-defense/687542/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 14, 2026 12:01
Graham Platner is responsible for his own actions.
So Much for Leaving Abortion Up to the States
Published: June 14, 2026 11:31
Louisianaâs case against the FDA is not just about one drug.
An Underrated Sitcom Thatâs a Fire Hose of Funny
Published: June 14, 2026 11:00
Culture and entertainment recommendations including Stath Lets Flats, zombie films, a vintage Paddington Bear, and more
American Democracy, 250 Years Later
https://www.theatlantic.com/national/2026/06/america-250-washington-week/687545/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 13, 2026 17:09
Panelists joined a special edition of Washington Week With The Atlantic to discuss the state of democracy 250 years after the Declaration of Independence.
A Canvas as Big as the Country
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/frederic-church-landscapes/687313/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 13, 2026 13:13
Donât ask what Frederic Churchâs massive, immersive landscapes mean. Just look.
David Hockney Slowed Down Time
Published: June 13, 2026 12:01
The tireless artist, who died this week, understood how to reclaim lifeâs passing moments.
Why Calls to âSave Democracyâ Donât Work
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/democracy-government-trump-maga/687535/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 13, 2026 12:01
Trump voters donât care to defend institutions that they see as illegitimate.
The Encounter
https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/06/aamina-ahmad-the-encounter/687527/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 13, 2026 12:01
A short story
The Beauty of Doing Nothing Together
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/06/low-stakes-social-life/687523/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 13, 2026 12:01
Thereâs something reassuring about being with people when nobody is trying especially hard.
The Emperor Has No Ludus Magnus
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/trump-gladiator-fight-ufc/687531/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
The most notable thing about President Trumpâs South Lawn fight is its curious lack of ambition.
The U.S. and Iran Might Actually Have a Deal
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/06/us-iran-war-deal-trump/687543/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 12, 2026 23:56
The two sides say they are close to an agreement to end a war that has left everyone badly bruised.
The Kennedy Center, Minus Trump
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/kennedy-center-signage/687539/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 12, 2026 22:48
After a judge said the presidentâs name had to go, crowds braced for a cathartic moment.
Leave Your Airplane-Window Shades Open
Published: June 12, 2026 21:36
Only watching movies on the plane takes away from whatever magic is left in air travel.
Donât Even Try to Play This Album in the Background
Published: June 12, 2026 18:48
Olivia Rodrigoâs biggest asset is her ferocityâand her new record doubles down on those big, messy feelings.
A Surprisingly Human Story About Aliens
Published: June 12, 2026 18:24
This novel is nominally about an interstellar voyage. Itâs actually about sex, love, God, and the problem of evil.
Jomboy on Robot Umpires and the Future of Baseball
Published: June 12, 2026 17:00
How MLB turned balls and strikes into a spectacle
Six Surprisingly Human Stories About Aliens
https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/06/alien-book-sci-fi-recommendations/687185/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 12, 2026 15:40
These stories about extraterrestrials all resonate here on Earth.
The Women Who Donât Own Clothes
Published: June 12, 2026 13:00
The rental service Nuuly is taking over Americaâs closets.
Photos of the Week: Basilica Blessing, Tree Tunnel, Parrot Prediction
Published: June 12, 2026 13:00
Scenes from the French Open in Paris; a pro-wrestling match at a public library in California; celebrations in Brazil for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; a congressional baseball game in Washington, D.C.; and much more
Magic Mushrooms, but Better
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/06/engineering-perfect-psychedelic/687528/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 12, 2026 12:32
What if your next trip could be customized?
Cheap Thrills
Published: June 12, 2026 12:00
The whimsy, weirdness, and heartbreak of secondhand shopping
The National Debt Is Raising Borrowing Costs for Everyone
Published: June 12, 2026 11:30
Consumers are already paying the price for the governmentâs deficits.
The Data-Center Panic Is Overblown
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/ai-data-center-electricity-water/687521/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 12, 2026 11:00
Critics are inflating the costs.
The Boeing 747 Begins Its Final Descent
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/boeing-747-retirement/687304/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 12, 2026 11:00
The jet was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American cultureâand ambition.
Thank You For Your Attention to This Birthday
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/06/trump-birthday-age-health/687525/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 12, 2026 09:01
President Trump will welcome 80 with bright lights and fighting.
The Kennedy Center Is a Metaphor for De-Trumpification
Published: June 11, 2026 22:09
You can remove Trumpâs name but not the damage heâs done.
Why 60 Minutes Should Take Critiques of Its Work Seriously
Published: June 11, 2026 18:31
Scott Pelleyâs recent interview reveals why the show shouldnât ignore the accusations of bias.
The Work That Goes Into âEffortlessâ Style
Published: June 11, 2026 16:31
Andrew Sean Greerâs new novel is deeper than it looks.
âCan AI Do My Job?â Is the Wrong Question
https://www.theatlantic.com/economy/2026/06/ai-job-displacement-questions/687503/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 11, 2026 16:01
Here are three better ones to ask.
Pete Hegseth, Cornball in Chief
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/pete-hegseth-corny/687515/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 11, 2026 15:58
The secretary of defense is a fountain of corny performances and rhetoric.
I Trained as a Dancer. Then I Saw the Robots Move.
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/robot-dance-choreorobotics/687506/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 11, 2026 15:53
They were impressive, but could they ever feel human?
The Atlantic Festival Returns to New York City September 17â19; Initial Tickets on Sale
Published: June 11, 2026 15:38
Three days. Big ideas. Todayâs boldest thinkers.
The âPresumption of Regularityâ Is Evaporating
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/trump-doj-judges-lawfare/687501/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 11, 2026 15:28
Judges have long defaulted to a posture of trust toward the federal government, but under Trump that is changing, and a new set of legal possibilities is emerging.
Americaâs Go-To Climate Scientist
Published: June 11, 2026 14:20
Daniel Swain has become a ubiquitous explainer of Americaâs extreme weather.
Hunter Bidenâs Life After Shame
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/hunter-biden-shameless-media/687502/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 11, 2026 13:26
What is the former presidentâs son hoping to achieve?
Disneyland With No People
Published: June 11, 2026 13:01
My encounter with a giant of American photography
Inside Americaâs Ugly Birthday Battle
Published: June 11, 2026 12:35
Trump advisers broke an agreement to fund the bipartisan semiquincentennial celebrations, saying they will not âlight taxpayer money on fire.â
Fruit Is Candy Now
Published: June 11, 2026 12:01
Why?
Trumpâs âAnti-Weaponizationâ Payouts May Not Be Dead After All
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/06/trump-anti-weaponization-fund/687500/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 11, 2026 11:01
Despite insisting that a $1.776 billion fund has been scrapped, the administration is quietly assuring allies that plans remain on track.
When Both Parties Try to Out-Macho Each Other
Published: June 11, 2026 11:01
The modern politics of masculinity
The Rebellious Origins of American Sports
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/american-sports-culture-origins/687302/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 11, 2026 11:01
From the beginning, patriotism and play have been inextricably linked.
Trump Once Played Soccer
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/06/trump-soccer-world-cup-fifa/687450/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 11, 2026 10:01
Yes, itâs true. He really did.
The Divided World Cup
Published: June 10, 2026 22:44
This yearâs World Cup was framed as a festival of North American unity. Instead, the tournament is testing how much of that unity remains.
Democrats Are Starting to Worry About California
Published: June 10, 2026 22:39
Californiaâs slow vote-count is spawning conspiracy theories.
Republicans vs. the Fourteenth Amendment
Published: June 10, 2026 18:39
Professor David W. Blight on President Trumpâs war on the Fourteenth Amendment. Plus: Brexit at 10 years and 1873 by Liaquat Ahamed.
Bad Ideas About Juvenile Crime That Wonât Go Away
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/kids-adult-time-counterproductive/687449/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 10, 2026 18:02
Harsher penalties for teen offenders deny them the chance to become better adults.
Can the Democrats Find a Foreign Policy?
Published: June 10, 2026 17:06
The party is struggling to agree on a vision for Americaâs place in the world after Trump.
Photos From Around the North Pacific
https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/2026/06/photos-around-north-pacific/687490/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 10, 2026 16:59
A collection of images of the varied shorelines, communities, and wildlife found along the Temperate Northern Pacific region stretching from North America to Japan
The Presidentâs Arsenal of Insults Has a Telling New Entry
Published: June 10, 2026 16:34
Trumpâs already infamous interview with NBCâs Kristen Welker was a rare up-close portrait of a presidential meltdown.
A Moment of Truth for American Grass
Published: June 10, 2026 15:17
U.S. scientists have spent years prepping for the World Cupâand trying to keep bad turf from ruining it.
Your Search Results Are Getting Sloptimized
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/06/google-search-ai-optimization/687495/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 10, 2026 15:15
How companies are gaming the chatbot internet
The Second Act of the DOGE Bro
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/06/doge-special-figure-health/687493/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 10, 2026 11:05
Two former staffers have created a new, perplexing company.
The Crisis Iranâs Leaders Canât Ignore
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/06/iran-economy-crisis/687489/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 10, 2026 11:00
Two months into the ceasefire, the Iranian economy lies in tatters.
Nice Guys Are Hot Again
Published: June 10, 2026 11:00
Off Campus and Rivals know what women want in this particular cultural moment.
American Christians Face a Choice
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/christian-humanism-trump-choice/687475/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 10, 2026 11:00
The faithful can still repair the wreckage they have wrought.
How Britain Became as Poor as Mississippi
Published: June 10, 2026 11:00
A case study in self-sabotage
The Parasite Threatening Americaâs Cows
Published: June 9, 2026 23:12
The return of the screwworm is making the beef industryâs problems worse.
A Turning Point for Conservative Women
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/06/turning-point-usa-erika-kirk/687486/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 9, 2026 22:11
Some sounded vaguely feminist; another doesnât want women to vote.
Driving in America Is Headlight Hell
Published: June 9, 2026 20:12
Car bulbs donât have to be this blinding.
The Revolutionary Gordon Wood
Published: June 9, 2026 19:42
The historian who recovered the radicalism of the American founding died on Sunday.
Obama Writes His Own Story
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/obama-center-history/687453/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 9, 2026 17:11
The new Obama Presidential Center, in Chicago, is inspiringâand departs from other presidential libraries in a crucial, and risky, way.
Spielberg Hasnât Abandoned Hope for Humanity
Published: June 9, 2026 16:26
The directorâs Disclosure Day is an alien allegory for the current moment.
The University of California Systemâs SAT Folly
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/standardized-testing-math-gaps/687481/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 9, 2026 16:20
Faculty are in open revolt over the lack of standardized test scores.
The Only Way to Be Absolutely Sure You Are Drawing a Fair Congressional Map
Published: June 9, 2026 15:09
A helpful guide from the Supreme Court majority
Airfare-Prediction Apps Canât Handle a Summer Like This One
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/flight-price-prediction-oil-prices/687479/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 9, 2026 14:11
The normal patterns of price changes may no longer hold true.
The Defiance of Marjane Satrapi
Published: June 9, 2026 13:18
The author of the best-selling graphic memoir Persepolis, who died last week, made rebellion into a lifelong project.
The Americans Shelling Out Five Figures for a Coat of Arms
Published: June 9, 2026 12:04
A nation founded on the rejection of aristocratic traditions still yearns for them.
What Donald Trump Will Never Understand About Fighting
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/trump-ufc-martial-arts/687471/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 9, 2026 12:00
Mixed martial arts has a lot to teach the president.
The Betrayal of Black Patriots
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/black-military-patriots-hegseth/687306/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 9, 2026 11:01
They devoted their lives to serving the United States. Now the nationâs top military leader is sending the message that theyâre not welcome.
Skip Jill Bidenâs Book and Read Hunter Bidenâs Social-Media Posts Instead
Published: June 8, 2026 22:26
The two have very different approaches to dealing with recent history, and only one is working.
Why Republicans Arenât Condemning Trumpâs Meet the Press Walkout
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/los-angeles-election-lies/687473/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 8, 2026 20:46
Denying the legitimacy of vote-counting has become party doctrine.
The Real Path to Becoming a Tradwife
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/06/tradwife-america-reality/687454/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 8, 2026 19:29
Most stay-at-home moms simply canât afford child care.
The Atlanticâs July Issue: How to Tell the American Story
Published: June 8, 2026 12:14
For Americaâs 250th anniversary, The Atlantic republishes Julia Ward Howeâs âBattle Hymn of the Republicâ on its cover, following its first appearance in 1862
The White Identitarians Are Having a Moment
Published: June 8, 2026 12:01
Now that DEI and anti-racism are in retreat, theyâre moving on to a more ambitious goal.
What It Means to Love America
https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/06/how-redefine-american-patriotism/687467/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 8, 2026 11:18
As our nation turns 250, itâs worth asking what form patriotism should take.
Never Call Retreat
Published: June 8, 2026 09:56
How âBattle Hymn of the Republicâ was bornâand why it endures as a sacred national song
How to Tell the American Story
Published: June 8, 2026 09:56
Finding a common history thatâs both unsparing and unifying has proved all but impossible in recent years. It shouldnât be.
Americaâs Promise
Published: June 8, 2026 09:56
Julia Ward Howe's âBattle Hymn of the Republicâ continues to inspire a nation to realize its ideals.
The Absurd World Cup
Published: June 7, 2026 14:53
FIFAâs president calls football a great unifier, but is it a match for the chaos of 2026?
The Road Wound Upward
Published: June 7, 2026 13:01
A poem
When Fighting Trump Isnât Enough to Win Another Term
Published: June 7, 2026 12:11
A New York City congressional race shows the fractures on the left.
The Flu-Vaccine Routine Is Breaking
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/06/flu-vaccine-acip/687466/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 7, 2026 12:00
Normally, the CDC's vaccine advisors weigh in on flu vaccines in June. This year, the panel is in disarray.
Ukraine Is Not Losing. Russia Is Not Winning.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/ukraine-war-momentum-shift/687444/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 7, 2026 12:00
A momentum shift that changes everything
Democrats Have to Choose Between Character and Power
Published: June 6, 2026 16:49
Just a few years ago, Republicans sacrificed an Alabama Senate seat rather than endure an unacceptable colleague. Will Democrats do the same in Maine?
The Republicans Defying Trump
https://www.theatlantic.com/national/2026/06/yolo-caucus-washington-week/687463/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 6, 2026 15:21
Panelists joined to discuss why the president could face pushback from soon-to-be former senators.
The Philosophy of the Out-of-Office Email
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/06/out-of-office-email-vacation/687462/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 6, 2026 15:00
These messages can be a rote obligation or an opportunity to make a grand statement about work and life.
Donald Trumpâs Violent Birthday Bash
Published: June 6, 2026 12:23
Blood sport will be the diversion of choice at the White House.
The First 18 Months
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/cabinet-meeting-first-18-months/687314/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 6, 2026 12:00
A Cabinet meeting with my son, who is exactly as old as the current administration
How Trumpâs Kennedy Center Takeover Failed
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/kennedy-center-beatty/687451/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 6, 2026 11:30
And why the effort to keep the arts complex open is far from over
Whatâs Eating âPutinâs Brainâ?
Published: June 6, 2026 11:00
Even Russiaâs leading warmonger has run out of ways to justify the Ukraine invasion.
American Democracy Wasnât Designed for This
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/founding-fathers-ai-constitution/687441/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 6, 2026 11:00
Can our 18th-century institutions survive 21st-century technology?
A 100-Year-Old D-Day Survivor Reflects
Published: June 6, 2026 11:00
Joe Picard is one of the few left with a personal memory of the 20th centuryâs greatest military operation.
The J6 Rioter Now Working at the Pentagon
Published: June 6, 2026 00:10
His hiring is part of a dangerous trend in the Trump administration.
Obsession Knows What the TikTok Generation Fears Most
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/obsession-movie-gen-z-anxiety/687459/?utm_source=feed
Published: June 5, 2026 23:26
Avoiding vulnerability comes with ghastly consequences.