~best-of-the-atlanti | Bookmarks (1073)
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MAGA World’s Reckless Point-Scoring
Prominent Republicans turned up the temperature within minutes of Saturday’s shooting.
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‘What the Heck Just Happened?’
The moment inside the convention hall when we learned—abruptly—that Donald Trump had chosen J. D. Vance
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Judge Cannon Has Gotten It Completely Wrong
In dismissing the classified-documents case, she is ignoring both practical history and legal precedent.
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The Long Simmer of Political Violence in America
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump could be the moment that pulls America back from the...
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The Next Republican Leader
In choosing J. D. Vance as his running mate, Trump has signaled what he hopes will...
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The Remarkable Charisma of Shelley Duvall
The late Duvall was made for the screen—and for playing quietly resilient female characters.
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Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, and the Joys of Eccentricity
The deaths of two inimitable 1980s figures are a reminder that our world needs more cheerful...
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Elon Musk Is Making a Bad Situation Worse
The X owner’s response to the attack on Trump shows the danger of absolute power.
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Why Parents Don’t Mind If Their Kids Don’t Marry
The calculus of what makes for “happily ever after” has shifted.
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The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator
Violence stalks the president who has rejoiced in violence to others.
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Lower the Volume
Our country cannot afford for politics to become so lethally personal.
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A Deeply Weird, Immersive TV Show
Culture and entertainment musts from Janice Wolly
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‘Sorry/Not Sorry’ and the Paradox of Louis C.K.
A new documentary explores the comedian’s return, asking the still potent question of who commands power...
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A Failure of Security and Democracy
Political violence reveals deep cultural dysfunction, and that dysfunction is what our leaders must address.
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A Terrible New Era of Political Violence in America
Donald Trump was bloody but “safe” after a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, his campaign...
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The Possibilities of Personality Change
Incremental shifts count, and can affect one’s happiness.
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The Democrats’ Prisoner’s-Dilemma Moment
Everyone is unhappy with the unresolved questions around Joe Biden’s candidacy. No one can decide what...
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The Final Six Months of U.S. Aid for Ukraine
If Trump wins, Kyiv’s cause is in danger. Biden must prepare for that possibility.
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Houston Is on a Path to an All-Out Power Crisis
The city’s widespread outage is a preview of how bad things could get this hurricane season.
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AI Has Become a Technology of Faith
Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington told me that they believe generative AI can help millions of...
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If the Moon Landing Were a Romantic Comedy
Fly Me to the Moon is a surprisingly charming movie that speaks to our era of...
