Helen Lewis

The MAGA Movement’s New British Crush Rupert Lowe understands what the American right wants to hear. Americans have two stereotypes of Britain. The first is the cozy, parochial world portrayed in my country’s biggest cultural exports—the “soggy bottoms” o... See more

J. D. Vance’s Own Alien Abduction Helen Lewis The Atlantic The vice president has been replaced with a guy who’s just asking questions. Watching Vance’s media appearances is uniquely painful. He lacks the authentic berserk of Kash Patel, or the pageant-qu... See more

The British populist leader makes a Trumpian gamble. By Helen Lewis Dan Kitwood / Getty July 7, 2026, 3:18 PM ET Share Save Nigel Farage is a great survivor. A decade ago, the British populist provocateur achieved his lifelong ambition—getting his country... See more

Join the movement to reduce plastic waste By Jadzia Wolff and Helen Lewis Plastic continues to play a role in our lives, often finding its way into our routines in the form of single-use choices. A lot of us know that plastics are in some way problematic,... See more

Keir Starmer joins the growing list of prime ministers who failed to address the country’s troubles. By Helen Lewis Wiktor Szymanowicz / Future Publishing / Getty June 22, 2026, 10:51 AM ET Share Save In the past decade, Britain has churned through leader... See more