The AtlanticNowObama, the Protagonistverified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Gal BeckermanTwo literary accounts of the former president's rise Join Atlantic editors Jane Yong Kim, Gal Beckerman, and Ellen Cushing in conversation with executive editor Adrienne LaFrance for a discussion of “The Great American Novels,” an ambitious new editorial project from The Atlantic. The conversation …
The AtlanticNowIs That Candy or Nicotine?verified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Jacob SternZyn pouches are just the latest in a long line of candified nicotine products. For something that isn’t candy, Zyn nicotine pouches sure look a lot like it. The packaging, a small metal can, looks more than a little like a tin of mints. The pouches come in a wide variety of flavors: citrus, …
The Atlantic2 hours agoThe Hateful Attacks on Adeel Mangiverified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Gregory L. DiskantHe’s been my friend and colleague for 25 years. The real Adeel Mangi is nothing like the caricature Republican senators have invented. Just more than half a century ago, Thurgood Marshall, whom I later had the privilege of serving as a law clerk, was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson to be …
The AtlanticNowThe Greatest Contribution of Christianityverified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Peter WehnerGood Friday reminds us of the ephemerality of human power. Nearly 15 years ago, I had the chance to ask Christopher Hitchens, one of the world’s most prominent critics of religion, a simple question: “What do you think is the greatest contribution of Christianity, either writ large in terms of …
The Atlantic18 hours agoA Senator Who Loved to Kibitzverified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Mark LeibovichA serious policy debate with the late Joe Lieberman could veer sharply into a one-man Borscht Belt on the Potomac. Say what you will about Joe Lieberman, the self-described “Independent Democrat” senator from Connecticut and onetime Democratic vice-presidential candidate. He was many …
The New York Times1 hour agoStream These 12 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in Aprilverified_publisherThe New York Times - Jason BaileyA Ryan Gosling detective comedy, a Formula One racing drama and the romantic musical “Mamma Mia!” are among the movies exiting the streaming service. Fast cars, jazz drummers, time travelers, bounty hunters — you’ll find everything but the kitchen sink in this month’s roundup of noteworthy titles …