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May 14, 2026

The Coming War on Local Black Political Power

The VRA’s demise could result in a hollowing out of Black political representation and influence, not only in Washington and in state capita...

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May 14, 2026

Too Much Is Happening Too Fast

The AI boom is meant to overwhelm you.

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May 14, 2026

Donald Trump’s Inflationary Agenda

He was elected to tackle one problem. Instead, he’s made it worse.

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May 14, 2026

MAGA Is Winning Its War Against American Elections

The universe of people pressing debunked theories is so broad that it’s a feature of the system.

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May 14, 2026

The Jokes That AI Will Never Get

On “The Comeback” and “Hacks,” AI can’t replicate the hard, human work of being funny.

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May 14, 2026

The Origins of Alcohol as a Muse

The complicated relationship that plagued some literary savants

The Atlantic

May 14, 2026

Hawaii vs. Citizens United

State lawmakers want to change the terms of personhood for corporations.

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May 14, 2026

Trump's Hippocratic China Summit

The major goal of Trump and Xi’s meeting is to do no harm.

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May 14, 2026

The Gerrymandering Wars

Election maps post-Callais

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May 14, 2026

A Very Pretentious Form of Propaganda

The United States tried to swerve away from politics at this year’s Biennale and ended up saying nothing at all.

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May 14, 2026

The Environmental Movement Needs to Touch Grass

Yes, literally

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May 14, 2026

Atlantic Trivia, May 14, 2026: Around Europe

The rectory of Milan’s Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie is the site of what world-famous work of the Renaissance?

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May 14, 2026

The 2026 Summer Reading Guide

The Atlantic’s writers and editors have chosen fiction and nonfiction to match all sorts of moods.

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May 14, 2026

The Men Who Don’t Want Women to Vote

Or work. Or have opinions.

The Atlantic

May 13, 2026

The Murky Ethics of Sean Duffy’s New Reality Show

Who’s paying for The Great American Road Trip?

The Atlantic

May 13, 2026

Photos: The Global Cost of the Iran War

The continuing crisis in Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz have exacted a heavy cost worldwide. In addition to the ste...

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May 13, 2026

An Urgent Question for Anyone Who Uses Social Media

What should we do when confronted with posts from family influencers?

The Atlantic

May 13, 2026

Can America's Trains Handle the World Cup?

In some cases, for a very high price

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May 13, 2026

What Happens if the U.S. Defaults?

Lloyd Blankfein on the growing U.S. debt, polarization, the state of the economy, and what a United States default would look like. Plus: Tr...

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May 13, 2026

The Senator Who Embraced MAHA and Lost MAGA

Bill Cassidy made a bad gamble on RFK Jr.

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May 13, 2026

The Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Is a Dangerous Joke

The policy is unfocused, run by amateurs, and concerned more with the president’s many grievances than the security of the United States.

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May 13, 2026

The AI Backlash Could Get Very Ugly

Imagine what happens if jobs actually start disappearing.

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May 13, 2026

Why Won’t the Democrats Jettison Racial Preferences?

How to persuade skeptical voters to take a fresh look at the party

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May 13, 2026

The Secrets of the Sarcophagus Dealer

A family’s 50-year rise through the international antiquities trade is a tale of entrepreneurial genius—and of theft, deception, and betraya...

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May 13, 2026

Atlantic Trivia, May 13, 2026: Reality Catchphrases

“You gotta dig!” is a favorite catchphrase of what reality-TV fixture, who has hosted his show for 50 seasons?

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

Kash Patel’s Performative Deflections

At a congressional hearing today, the FBI director seemed unafraid of any repercussions and more interested in scoring partisan points that...

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

How Does It Spread?

Answering this question is essential to public health, but people keep getting it wrong.

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

Big Brother Is ReTruthing You

Donald Trump is a victim of propaganda as much as he is a manipulator of it.

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

Medicine Has a Magic-Bullet Problem

The model that doctors are most comfortable with is ill-suited to some of the most disabling conditions they treat today.

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

Death of an Honor Code

Princeton’s famous 133-year-old tradition was no match for AI-enabled cheating.

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

Spencer Pratt and the Temptations of Populism

The long-shot candidate for L.A. mayor has run an effective campaign. Can he tap into populist energy without alienating Angelenos?

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

No Matter Who Wins the World Cup, the Hosts Lose

Cities and states are covering a lot of the costs of this summer’s matches, and have few options for bringing in much revenue.

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

What Did Jamaica Do to Deserve Kari Lake?

Trump’s pick for ambassador has a disastrous record.

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May 12, 2026

The Secret of ‘Survivor’: It’s About Individualism vs. Community

For 50 seasons, the show has gamified the tension at the heart of American life: Are we individuals or a community?

The Atlantic

May 12, 2026

The Lure of a Fully Randomized Life

Human beings could stand to be a little more uncomfortable.

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May 12, 2026

The Most Awkward Cameo in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

The Last Supper makes a conspicuous—and strange—appearance during a gathering of self-styled elites.

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May 12, 2026

Atlantic Trivia, May 12, 2026: Get Back, Then Back Some More

“In Spite of All the Danger” is among the first songs by the Quarrymen, which in 1960 became what much more famous group?

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May 12, 2026

Surviving Mariupol

How the Drama Theater became an emblem of Ukrainian resistance under siege

The Atlantic

May 11, 2026

The Curious Buzz Around Marco Rubio

Even though the war in Iran has become a mess, Donald Trump’s top adviser on diplomacy and national security is gaining momentum.

The Atlantic

May 11, 2026

Putin's War Comes Home to Moscow

He can no longer hide the consequences from the Russian public.

The Atlantic

May 11, 2026

Trump Has Gone From Unpredictable to Unreliable

Allies and rivals alike are less likely to give the president what he seeks.

The Atlantic

May 11, 2026

China Is Playing a Long Game

Beijing is patiently waiting for the United States to flame out.

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May 11, 2026

What Happens When the Tradwife Dream Goes Wrong?

The hit novel "Yesteryear" seems to be a withering critique of influencers—but is actually more attuned to the corruptions of power.

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May 11, 2026

Paul McCartney and the Late Style of Rock

Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are wringing great art and performance out of the relationship between the present and the past.

The Atlantic

May 11, 2026

Atlantic Trivia, May 11, 2026: Impressionist Art

What 19th-century artist known for her paintings of mothers and children was the only American to exhibit with the (mostly French) Impressio...

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May 11, 2026

The America I’ve Known

In my 93rd year, it’s become ever more clear that patriotism requires sacrifice and collective effort.

The Atlantic

May 11, 2026

Stephen Miller in Retreat

The once-powerful aide’s influence has quietly diminished.

The Atlantic

May 10, 2026

A Dream Movie for Tired Moms Everywhere

SNL poked fun at maternal fantasies, with a little twist.

The Atlantic

May 10, 2026

Jenny Xie: Ten Thousand Things Arising

A poem by Jenny Xie

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May 10, 2026

A Political End for an Unusually Political FDA Commissioner

Marty Makary has made a habit of letting political preference color decisions at the agency.