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Archives for September 2025

World Politics
Russia just inched closer to open war with NATORussia just inched closer to open war with NATO
World Politics

Whether this week’s drone incursion into Poland was an accident or a provocation, the risks are still growing.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
How to mourn in our polarized ageHow to mourn in our polarized age
Politics

Sitting shiva for Charlie Kirk.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Politics
Our country is not prepared for thisOur country is not prepared for this
Politics

On the horrible murder of Charlie Kirk — and the threat to democracy it created.

By Zack Beauchamp
Life
What do we lose when teens don’t babysit?What do we lose when teens don’t babysit?
Life

Reviving the tradition would be good for kids and families.

By Anna North
Today, Explained podcast
What RFK Jr. gets wrong — and right — according to a public health expertWhat RFK Jr. gets wrong — and right — according to a public health expert
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Zeke Emanuel on RFK Jr. and the crisis of faith in public health.

By Rebeca Ibarra and Sean Rameswaram
The case for caring about shrimp
Eating the Ocean

Killing two people is worse than killing one. What about 440 billion crustaceans?

By Dylan Matthews
Technology
You’re paying too much for your phoneYou’re paying too much for your phone
Technology

Carriers say they’ll pay for your new iPhone Air, but maybe it’s your plan that needs the real upgrade.

By Adam Clark Estes
Politics
Democrats can’t save democracy by shutting down the governmentDemocrats can’t save democracy by shutting down the government
Politics

The party should only force a shutdown for its own political gain.

By Eric Levitz
Future Perfect
The world’s biggest back-to-school crisisThe world’s biggest back-to-school crisis
Future Perfect

270 million kids won’t be in class this fall. Why?

By Sara Herschander
Housing
Why 15 million vacant homes won’t solve the housing crisisWhy 15 million vacant homes won’t solve the housing crisis
Housing

What cities get right and wrong about tackling empty houses.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
On the Right
The Democrats’ shutdown debate is about something much biggerThe Democrats’ shutdown debate is about something much bigger
On the Right

Is the best way to fight Trump “normal” politics — or something else?

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
What Israel’s strike in Qatar could mean for GazaWhat Israel’s strike in Qatar could mean for Gaza
World Politics

The message behind the unprecedented attack on the soil of a US ally.

By Joshua Keating
Health
What do I do about my family’s vaccinations now?What do I do about my family’s vaccinations now?
Health

Vaccine guidance has never been more confusing. Here’s how to navigate it.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Why everyone hates the Democrats right now, explained in 3 chartsWhy everyone hates the Democrats right now, explained in 3 charts
Politics

It’s blue, the feeling the country has.

By Christian Paz
Future Perfect
The US stopped showing up to disasters. The results are horrifying.The US stopped showing up to disasters. The results are horrifying.
Future Perfect

Emergency response’s newfound sluggishness, explained by earthquakes and landslides.

By Sara Herschander