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Archives for April 2026

Today, Explained newsletter
Democrats are winning the redistricting war — for now, anywayDemocrats are winning the redistricting war — for now, anyway
Today, Explained newsletter

Between Florida and the Supreme Court, a lot could still change.

By Caitlin Dewey and Christian Paz
The Highlight
Yes, you need “me time.” Here’s how to do it right.Yes, you need “me time.” Here’s how to do it right.
The Highlight

Even when you’re physically alone, you might not be getting the restorative solitude you need.

By Allie Volpe
The Logoff
Trump’s cruel plan for Afghan refugees, briefly explainedTrump’s cruel plan for Afghan refugees, briefly explained
The Logoff

Afghan refugees currently in Qatar could be sent to Congo by the Trump administration.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The wide-ranging fallout from the Supreme Court’s new terrorism decision, explainedThe wide-ranging fallout from the Supreme Court’s new terrorism decision, explained
Politics

The Court’s Republican majority fractured in a case that could impact everyone from immigrants to consumers.

By Ian Millhiser
Climate
The best thing you can do for the planet on Earth DayThe best thing you can do for the planet on Earth Day
Climate

The enormous environmental toll of meat and dairy, explained in 8 charts.

By Kenny Torrella
Culture
What happens when a tradwife has to put her money where her mouth isWhat happens when a tradwife has to put her money where her mouth is
Culture

The buzzy new novel Yesteryear offers a sadistic influencer comeuppance fantasy.

By Constance Grady
Eating the Ocean
Why are states unleashing millions of these fish?Why are states unleashing millions of these fish?
Play
Eating the Ocean

America’s fishing paradox.

By Nate Krieger
Podcasts
Anthropic just made AI scarierAnthropic just made AI scarier
Podcast
Podcasts

Why the company’s new AI model is a cybersecurity nightmare.

By Dustin DeSoto and Sean Rameswaram
Today, Explained newsletter
Another Trump official exits in scandalAnother Trump official exits in scandal
Today, Explained newsletter

Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation underscores a familiar pattern in the Trump administration.

By Caitlin Dewey
Politics
The Supreme Court will decide if migrants can be sent back to war zonesThe Supreme Court will decide if migrants can be sent back to war zones
Politics

When can the Trump administration strip legal protections from migrants who risk death in their home countries?

By Ian Millhiser
Future Perfect
Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.
Future Perfect

These are eight of the most high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based organizations. You may not have heard of them.

By Sigal Samuel, Rachel DuRose and 2 more
The Highlight
The fight for paid parental leave is more winnable than you thinkThe fight for paid parental leave is more winnable than you think
The Highlight

The playbook has been hiding in plain sight.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Politics
The redistricting wars are almost over. Here’s the score.The redistricting wars are almost over. Here’s the score.
Politics

Trump’s gerrymandering efforts are backfiring.

By Christian Paz
The Logoff
Why the Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandateWhy the Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandate
The Logoff

US soldiers are now free to get the flu.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The war in Iran isn’t ending — it’s becoming something newThe war in Iran isn’t ending — it’s becoming something new
Politics

Why this conflict is so hard to end.

By Joshua Keating