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Enjoy articles from Time and Smithsonian from the last 30 days.
Exodus From Bibi
On this Passover, we must call out Benjamin Netanyahu’s rap sheet of multiple misdeeds and catastrophic failures.
How Britain Beat America at Immigration
The U.K. has a higher foreign-born population than the proverbial land of immigrants. And while there are issues, they fare better, too.
The Only Answer to the Country’s Troubles
Eddie Glaude Jr. reflects on the central tension in American life today.
Why the Westminster Dog Show Made Me Appreciate Mutts
At dog shows, perfection always comes with a price, writes Tommy Tomlinson.
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How Hitler Used Democracy to Take Power
The vital lesson of how Adolf Hitler took advantage of democracy to become a dictator.
What Professors Owe Our Students Right Now
‘If we are to reclaim our university, faculty and students must do it together,’ writes professor Nara Milanech
Do Americans Have a Constitutional Right to Use Drugs?
Our disastrous experience with the war on drugs invites us to recover a sense of constitutional possibility.
Puerto Rico Is Voting for Its Future
Puerto Ricans select delegates this week for the RNC and DNC. Later this year, elections here could have an even bigger impact.
Why This Election Is the Media’s Opportunity to Rebuild Trust
In an unprecedented year, the core of journalism remains the same
When Meaningful Work Backfires
When you love your work, or if you’re very purpose-driven, your job will demand a lot of you. This causes burnout, too, writes Kandi Wiens.
Regulation of Pelvic Exams Is Long Overdue
New guidelines aim to correct a historic wrong.
The Internet Has Made Health Anxiety Worse Than Ever
Caroline Crampton explores how health anxiety has evolved to fit the internet age.
We Still Don’t Fully Understand Time
We can measure time but there are all kinds of time that we still can’t really fathom.
How India’s Economy Has Really Fared Under Modi
Talk of an economic miracle is foundational to Modi’s appeal and legitimacy at home. Yet his record is far from clear cut.
Jon Stewart Is Right About the Dangers of AI
Labor displacement is a major concern about AI that the world needs to talk seriously about.
Biden Must Connect the State of Our Democracy to Our Economy
The Biden Administration’s agenda must take seriously the relationship between the economy Americans want and the political system that must exist to achieve it.
Academic Freedom Is More Important Now Than Ever
We only have academic freedom because of guarantees established by generations of political struggle.
What Was Revealed When British Officials Calculated How Much a Colonial Subject’s Life Was Worth
Although British officials paid compensation after the 1919 massacre at Jallianwalla Bagh, they paid far less to Indian families than Europeans.
The Unbearable Heat of Prisons in Summer
The facts of heat crisis in U.S. prisons is tragic enough. But there are also wider implications we shouldn’t ignore, writes Scott Guild.
One Way America Can Meaningfully Address Poverty
Americans who are struggling need wealth-building interventions like baby bonds, write Natalie Foster and Darrick Hamilton.
Why I’ll Be Observing Passover Differently This Year
Rabbi Elliot Kukla on why we must reimagine freedom this passover.
To Build an Alliance Against Iran, Israel Cannot Ignore the Palestinians
Israel needs to adopt a new approach in Gaza if it ever hopes to capitalize on the shared strategic interests with its Arab neighbors.
The Truth About the Past That ‘Tradwives’ Want to Revive
Gains in women’s rights may make a return to women’s subordination a tough sell, but “tradwife” influencers give the idea an appealing gloss.
The Parents Who Regret Having Children
“I love them. I just don’t love the choice I made.”
How to Overcome Polarization on Climate Action
A new study explores ways to overcome the partisan gap on climate policy.
A Book’s Vital Warning About How Forests Shape Human History
A conservation masterpiece is back in print with a necessary warning about what happens when civilizations allow deforestation to happen.
Russia’s War Against Evangelicals
Putin’s Russia has led an at times brutal campaign against evangelicals inside Russia and in the occupied parts of Ukraine.
A Poet on Taylor Swift’s Complicated Embrace of Tortured Poets
Taylor Swift is a tortured poet on her new album—but she’s not above making fun of herself, writes Stephanie Burt.
How the NBA Learned to Embrace Activism
A changing NBA fan base drove the league toward an embrace of Black culture, and social justice politics.
The Last Witness to the Shot Heard Round the World
The story of a family at the center of American history.
Take a Trip to Thailand With These Smithsonian Photo Contest Images
See what makes this country so captivating, from picturesque rice paddies to striking cityscapes
The Long History of Art Inspired by Solar Eclipses
For centuries, curious artists have been trying to make sense of the celestial event
This Artist Turned to Painting Animals in a Turbulent Historical Moment
The German Expressionist painter Franz Marc found a subject worth celebrating in the early 20th century
In the Face of Prejudice, the ‘Black Swans’ Took the Ballet World by Storm
A new book shows how pioneering ballerinas captivated audiences and broke racial barriers
See the Winners of the 21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
This year’s top photographs capture the quiet and chaotic from the American South to East Asia
How Kids Cornered the Market on Lemonade
The tangy tale of how America’s children learned to squeeze life for all it’s worth
When Hollywood Needs a Historically Accurate Outfit That Looks Just Right, It Turns to Rabbit Goody
How do filmmakers get period clothing to look the part? Inside the textile workshop where the past comes to life
View This Year's 60 Stunning Finalists From the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
The photographs come from all corners of the world, capturing the beauty of everyday life
Before Beyonce and Taylor Swift Ran the World, There Was Joan Baez
Today’s artists—especially women—are sometimes criticized for speaking out, but for Baez, art and activism were indivisible
These 15 Moving Photos Celebrate Black History Month
To mark the February heritage month, these images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest offer proof that African American history is timeless