The Atlantic14 hours agoLordy, There Are Tapesverified_publisherThe Atlantic - David A. GrahamTrump’s fear of damaging press was so much greater than his fear of criminal accountability that he ended up making an incriminating recording. Almost exactly six years ago, James Comey begot a new mantra for the Trump era: “Lordy, I hope there are tapes.” More often than not, none have emerged: not …
The Atlantic16 hours agoNo Commentverified_publisherThe Atlantic - Eliot A. CohenThe Biden administration undermines its cause with strategically witless statements. A small flock of drones descends on Moscow; Russian rebels raid over the border into their estranged motherland, mysterious fires break out in Russian cities, oil-storage depots experience explosions, and Russian …
The Atlantic16 hours agoThey Still Love Himverified_publisherThe Atlantic - David A. GrahamTrump may be unpopular nationally, but within his own party, the devotion has not subsided. Every successful politician follows roughly the same path: First, they become prominent on some stage. They become more successful, maybe graduating to a larger stage. Then, eventually, they peak and decline, …
The Atlantic18 hours agoThe Growing Menace of Mega-EVsverified_publisherThe Atlantic - David ZipperEnvironmental hype has crowded out any concern for people outside the vehicle. Last month, General Motors announced that it would stop producing the Chevy Bolt, an electric hatchback known for its low price (under $20,000, after federal incentives) and modest size (about 3,600 pounds, or roughly …
The Atlantic18 hours agoDon’t Avoid Romanceverified_publisherThe Atlantic - Arthur C. BrooksShu-Sin was the king of Sumer from about 2000 B.C.E. Although his wife’s name is lost to history, her legendary words are not. Carved on a cuneiform tablet is an ode to their love, containing these lines: Your spirit, I know where to cheer your spirit,Bridegroom, sleep in our house until dawn,Your …
The Atlantic18 hours agoThe Wrong Way to Replace Affirmative Actionverified_publisherThe Atlantic - Richard RothsteinWealth-based admissions preferences can’t replace race-based programs. Any day now, the Supreme Court could strike down race-based affirmative action in college admissions—an outcome that would represent a dramatic setback for racial equality in the United States. What should schools do in response? …
