Dispatch
The Six-Figure Nannies and Housekeepers of Palm Beach
An influx of ultra-high-net-worth newcomers has increased demand for experienced—and discreet—household staff.
The Motley Vermont Town Trying to Tell Its Own Story
At the Civic Standard, in Hardwick, community building is a kind of performance art, where the usual tales of a fractured America are quickly upstaged.
Will L.A.’s Fires Permanently Disperse the Black Families of Altadena?
In a Los Angeles suburb, multigenerational families like the Benns found affordable housing and a deep sense of connection. After the devastating fires, many wonder whether they’ll be able to rebuild what they’ve lost.
Donald Trump’s Administration Hopefuls Descend on Mar-a-Lago
Since Election Day, the Florida club has played host to a rotating cast of characters from MAGA world, all vying for positions of power.
The Price Lebanon Is Paying for the Hezbollah-Israel War
The group’s supporters remain steadfast in the face of widespread displacement and thousands of deaths.
The End of Kamala Harris’s Campaign
At Howard University, a sombre crowd came out to support their candidate and witness history.
Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach Victory Celebration
Surrounded by an ever-expanding cast of MAGA characters, the perpetual candidate becomes President-elect again.
War Comes to Beirut
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has erupted, displacing more than a million people. Many in Lebanon fear a Gaza-like campaign of violence.
The Oscars for the Deep State
Who are the best bureaucrats in America? Every year, one awards show makes the case—to surprisingly moving results.
The Complicated Rise of the Right in Germany’s Left-Behind Places
As populist parties surge in the eastern part of the country, the ruling coalition is stumbling and the traditional political spectrum is being scrambled.