The New York Times Magazine
Can You Wear Pajamas Through Lunchtime?
A ruling on a dispute over the appropriate time limits for sleepwear.
How the Democrats Became the Party That Brings Pencils to a Knife Fight
Will the battle over Texas’ gerrymandering lead to a new era for the party?
How Do I Tell My Religious Friend to Stop Inviting Us to Church?
Although I see these invites as well-meaning, they make me deeply uncomfortable.
Fast, Fresh Lettuce Wraps Feel Special Wherever You Are
This Cantonese dish, a classic on banquet tables, is easy enough to make at home.
Should You Mock Your Partner While He Gives You a Haircut?
A ruling on a home-barbering dispute.
Do I Tell My Brother That He’s Not Our Dad’s Son?
Despite knowing that my brother wasn’t his, my father has always treated my brother as his own. What happens to his sense of identity if he finds out?
Why Wars Don’t End Anymore
In a pessimistic era, a temporary pause to fighting has become the most anyone is trying to achieve.
My Mom Keeps Pressuring Me to Have Kids. Can I Pretend to Be Infertile?
Now she’s saying that she’ll cut me out of her will if I don’t have a child.
How Epstein Mania Finally Let Democrats Talk (and Meme) Like the Right
Hoping to widen the rift between Trump and his supporters, a few Democrats are dabbling in the kind of messaging that usually punches left.
These Are the Cookies of My Dreams
These clever raspberry-and-white-chocolate treats are a result of years of trial and error.
How Do You Measure a Life? In Caffeinated 5-Hour Bursts
Is it good for you? No. But it’s a reminder that you can’t run forever on borrowed fuel.
Should Forgetful People Be Allowed to Keep Their Phone Silenced?
A ruling on yet another domestic phone-notification dispute.
Do I Have to Let My Brother Crash With Me Forever?
Am I helping him get on his feet or enabling him to avoid getting the help he needs?
Noah Is Still Here
Trisomy 18 is normally fatal within weeks of birth. But some parents are getting more time — with surgeries, luck and an incredible amount of effort.
I Have Always Wondered if My Husband Is Bisexual. Is It OK to Ask Him?
Have I been in a lavender marriage all this time?
Why Does Every Summer Need to Be the Summer ‘of’ Something?
American culture is fragmented. But as soon as it starts getting warm, our craving for some kind of shared phenomenon — however silly — kicks into high gear.
The Secret to a Great Tomato Salad Is in Your Pantry
A dash of an umami-packed ingredient can change a whole dish as the fish sauce does in this deeply flavored recipe.
Do Certain Tattoos Constitute ‘Stolen Valor’?
A ruling on a dispute over a potentially misleading tattoo.
No One Ever Said My Name Right. Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić Fixed That.
The N.B.A. is a boon to all of us with ”unpronounceable” monikers.
Should I Blow the Whistle in a Hiring Process Biased in My Favor?
Is it right to accept a job when I know the company discriminated against another candidate?
Robert Reich Thinks the Baby Boomers Blew It
The former U.S. Labor Secretary on how complacency and corporate ties created a “bully in chief.”
How Hulk Hogan Leg-Dropped the Digital Media Industry
His lawsuit over a leaked sex tape bankrupted Gawker Media — and helped inspire the American right’s ongoing war on the press.
The Conservative Crusade That’s About So Much More Than Epstein
The long history of the right’s obsession with child trafficking means it won’t be easy for Trump to make this story disappear.
The Manmade Clouds That Could Help Save the Great Barrier Reef
Inside a bold — and controversial — effort to cool the water around this beloved ecosystem.
