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Don’t panic about Russian space weapons
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A brief hubbub erupted in Washington this week over an unspecified “national security threat” that some sources now believe is related to a Russian plan to use nuclear weapons in space. The prospect is cause for concern but not panic.
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The weirdest presidential election in history
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We are heading into a rematch that promises to be weirder than any presidential election we’ve ever experienced. Let’s review where things stand.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
Where Things Stand
More than two years ago, I wrote my
When Hollywood Put World War III on Television
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The ABC made-for-television movie The Day After premiered on November 20, 1983. It changed the way many Americans thought about nuclear war—but the fear now seems forgotten.
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A Preview of Hell
We live in
The juvenile viciousness of campus anti-Semitism
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Many students who think they’re protesting against Israeli policy are actually engaging in anti-Semitism, spewing hatred in a way that will change them as people and alter their lives.
First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:
Moral Rot
Many of America’s
Should Democrats Stick With Biden?
Plus: controversy over a talk about racial color-blindness
Welcome to Up for Debate. Each week, Conor Friedersdorf rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Later, he publishes some thoughtful replies. Sign up for the newsletter here.
Question of the Week
Should Democrats stick with Joe Biden or replace him with a younger presidential nominee in 2024?
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How to Make a Four-Day Workweek Sustainable
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A four-day workweek sounds great in theory. But what would it take to actually make the practice sustainable?
First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:
Fewer Hours, Same Workload?
The idea of a four-day workweek sounds enticing: Work efficiently over a
Mike Pence’s 11th Commandment – The Atlantic
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Ronald Reagan’s 11th commandment was: “Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.” This weekend, Mike Pence—like most of the GOP field—struggled mightily to criticize Donald Trump while barely mentioning Trump’s name.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
Scared
A Sweet, Surrealistic TV Show
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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer reveals what’s keeping them entertained.
Today’s special guest is Atlantic associate editor Morgan Ome. Morgan recently reported on the ripple effects of the U.S. government’s reparations program for Japanese Americans, and
When Alabama killed Jimi Barber
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After a series of botched executions, Alabama recently managed to execute a prisoner without incident. What does that mean for the future of capital punishment in the state?
First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:
A Killing Without Incident
Late last
Why So Many Americans Have Stopped Going to Church
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Church attendance in America has been on the decline in recent decades. Are Americans losing their ability to incorporate religion—or any kind of intentional community—into their lives?
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
How American Life Works
“Take a drive