We’re Introducing Advertising! April 01, 2026 Our magazine is dropping its ad-free policy—but don’t worry, we’re doing it responsibly. by Current Affairs
The Abita Mystery House is the Weird America I Love July 14, 2025 By the roadside in Abita Springs, Louisiana, a museum of the strange and wonderful awaits. by Nathan J. Robinson
Labor Day: Cleveland Air Show September 02, 2024 A special Labor Day poem by Brendan Joyce. by Brendan Joyce
Presenting: The Current Affairs Briefy Awards! May 29, 2024 The best, the worst, and everything in between. by Current Affairs
Do We Still Need Codes of Etiquette? January 01, 2024 Rather than focus on specialized dinner forks or individual pet peeves, modern etiquette must be for the sake of others’ comfort and well-being. by Lauren Fadiman
The Sinister Politics of ‘Pass it On’ Billboards ❧ Current Affairs December 04, 2023 The inspirational yet vacuous fare that makes a fetish out of individual grit and achievement is funded by a right-wing billionaire who wants you to forget about systemic causes of injustice. by Stephen Prager
Why I’m Preparing to Die—And Why You Should, Too October 15, 2023 Most people don’t want to think about preparing for death. But we’re all “future corpses” and need to plan accordingly. by Jennifer Dines