The Cities That Said Yes to Drugs
Policies that gave addicts clean needles and places to use drugs were intended to reduce harm. They created a “zombie apocalypse.”

What Happened to al-Qaeda?
Twenty-five years after 9/11, analysts can’t decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever. By Graeme Wood

The Rosenberg Boys
When Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed by the U.S. government, they left behind two sons, ages 6 and 10. All these years later, Robby and Michael are still trying to make sense of what happened. By Amy Weiss-Meyer

The Demon Next Door
A growing number of charismatic Christians see themselves as waging a spiritual battle against the forces of Satan. Sometimes those forces are right across the street. By Stephanie McCrummen

How America Gave Up on Its Own History
The debate over how to present American history shows how political and social conflicts hinder the creation of a shared national narrative. Schools, universities, and public institutions struggle to reconcile competing historical perspectives. The lack of agreement on core values and experiences challenges social cohesion and raises questions about the role of history in sustaining democracy.

Use It or Lose It
The removal of a public display of the First Amendment in Washington serves as a starting point for a discussion on the importance of actively exercising freedom of speech and the press. The text argues that democratic rights endure only when citizens use them. Historical sites and symbols alone cannot guarantee the protection of fundamental freedoms.

Denyce Graves’s Second Act
Denyce Graves, one of opera’s defining voices, is stepping away from the stage after an extraordinary career. Her artistic work, however, has never been limited to performance. Alongside her international success, she has increasingly devoted herself to educational, cultural, and social initiatives. Even after leaving the opera stage, she remains a key figure, channeling her experience and voice into new forms of engagement.

The Venture-Capital Populist
The political and technological realignment around the new tech right in the United States illustrates how closely digital power, ideology, and proximity to government have become intertwined. Silicon Valley figures such as David Sacks exemplify a movement that is increasingly shifting economic influence, political networks, and cultural agendas toward the Trump camp, thereby reshaping access to power in Washington.

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