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Making a Monument Valley

This poem appears in the September 2024 print edition.

Why We’re Banning Phones at Our School

Unfettered phone usage at school is hurting our kids and depriving them of connection. But it’s not too late to make a change.

What a Broligarch Wants

The anti-democratic politics of having it all

Olympics Photo of the Day: A Winner’s Circle

Members of the French judo team celebrate Olympic gold.

The Value of Alliances in Washington

Donald Trump is “getting people used to the idea that courts are politicized and can be manipulated.”

M. Night Shyamalan Made a Comedy

Trap may be the director’s most unserious movie yet.

The Last Thing Bees Need Right Now

Air pollution is distorting the insects’ sense of smell and memory.

Flowers Are Starting to Smell Different

Air pollution is distorting the scents that bees rely on.

The Police Department That Refused to Solve a Murder

The police finally found a real suspect in one of Hawaii’s most notorious modern-day murders—only to let him slip through their fi...

Beauty

A short story

Why I Hate Instagram Now

When the site pivoted to entertainment, it put my loved ones in competition with ephemera.

M. Night Shyamalan’s Most Unserious Movie Yet

The director’s latest thriller,Trap, is essentially a comedy.

The Problem With Donald Trump’s VP Theory

Do running mates actually affect presidential races?

Sports Stories for the Sports-Averse

A collection of Atlantic articles on what makes athleticism a deeply human endeavor

The Generative-AI Revolution May Be a Bubble

Tech firms have been spending historic amounts of money on AI—but will it pay off?

Olympics Photo of the Day: Splashdown

A kayaker makes a big splash at the start of an Olympic run.

James Baldwin’s Most Underappreciated Talent

His personal letters deserve as much recognition as his novels and plays.

What Trump’s Kamala Harris Smear Reveals

The former president is suggesting that Harris became Black only when it was obvious that being Black conferred social advantage.

There’s No Such Thing as a Border Czar

Trying to stop migration at the border is like telling someone they can’t run a marathon when they’re at the finish line.

Trump Is Suddenly Running Scared

From the beginning, the campaign was going his way. Not anymore.

Kamala Harris’s Lucky Break

The Democratic candidate has great vibes and memes on her side, but she will also have to supply the substance missing from her 20...

Shade Will Make or Break American Cities

Trees are nice and all, but they’re not enough.

From Vice President to Vibes President

Kamala Harris flopped on policy substance in 2020. Does she really need it now?

The Brilliance in James Baldwin’s Letters

The famous author, who would have been 100 years old today, was best known for his novels and essays. But correspondence was where...

Photos of the Week: Robotic Horse, Balloon Cauldron, Be...

Swimming and fencing at the 2024 Summer Olympics, wildfires in Colorado and California, a disastrous oil spill in the Philippines,...

The Rise of Neobirtherism

Trump is suggesting that Kamala Harris became Black only when it was obvious that being Black conferred social advantage.

Trump Is Running Scared

Since the beginning, the campaign was going his way. Not anymore.

A Skeptic Attends the First Modern Olympics

The games didn’t always inspire global patriotic fervor.

The Real Trade-Off With Russia

Political prisoners and hostages have been freed, but at a cost.

Olympics Photo of the Day: The Moment of Impact

Canada’s Wyatt Sanford takes a punch on his way to a win.

Elon Musk Says He Would Recognize a Harris Election Vic...

And then he continued to spread voter conspiracies.

When the Olympics Were a Greek Event

The games didn’t always inspire global patriotic fervor.

The Kremlin Gets What It Wants

The release of journalists and dissidents is good news—but the grubby reality is that the Russians have engaged in successful host...

Elon Musk Has Thoughts on Election Integrity

Despite spreading voter conspiracies, Musk claims he would recognize a Harris victory. He also called me a jackass.

<em>The Atlantic</em> Announces Lineup for 2024 Atlanti...

Festival to feature exclusive screening of the upcoming film Lee and a performance by Anna Deavere Smith

Why Trump Can’t Banish the Weirdos

Whatever Trump says about Project 2025, his ties to it are undeniable.

The DeLorean Owners Association Strikes a Pose

The unexpected delight of group photos

How Harris Can Tackle the Clinton Factor

Democrats are still traumatized by their loss in 2016. This time, they believe, will be different.

Trump Thinks His Ideologue Supporters Are Weird, Too

But whatever Trump says about Project 2025, his ties to it are undeniable.

The ‘Grandma Gymnast’ Is Here to Stay

Competitors in the sport are getting older, transforming the image of a gymnast from meek little girl to empowered athlete.

Identity Politics Loses Its Power

Black Lives Matter’s statement on Kamala Harris seems to signal a shift.

Inoculate Yourself Against Social Contagion

Immersion in a collective experience can be wonderful, but it can also come at a cost.

Couples, Stop Writing Your Own Wedding Vows

The old vows are still the best vows.

Breaking Through the Presidential Glass Ceiling

Democrats are still traumatized by Hillary Clinton’s loss in 2016. With Kamala Harris, they believe that this time will be differe...

Let’s Not Fool Ourselves About Yogurt

There’s a thin line between yogurt and ice cream.


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