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Civil War Special Issue
From Twain to Hawthorne to Stowe, The Atlantic looks to its archives to mark the war's 150th anniversary.
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Does the Supreme Court Believe in Double Jeopardy Protections? Reuters

Does the Supreme Court Believe in Double Jeopardy Protections?

Yesterday, justices voted 6-3 to give the state of Arkansas another opportunity to convict a man named Alex Blueford of capital murder.

Fact-Checking Claims on the Wonders of Pomegranate Juice Flickr

Fact-Checking Claims on the Wonders of Pomegranate Juice

The "superfruit" may be delicious, but its supposed benefits don't stand up to scrutiny.

50 Cent's Mixed Gay Marriage Endorsement Reuters

50 Cent's Mixed Gay Marriage Endorsement

There are arguments for equality that still allow for bigotry against same-sex couples.

The New Welfare State: Faster, Cheaper ... and Out of Control? Reuters

The New Welfare State: Faster, Cheaper ... and Out of Control?

Clinton-era reforms may just have hidden big problems from view.

How the Global Middle Class Can Save America's Middle Class Reuters

How the Global Middle Class Can Save America's Middle Class

Here's the game plan: Hire over here, sell over there. More companies are creating jobs by taking advantage of rising global wealth.

The Vietnam Solution

How a former American enemy became a crucial ally in the effort to counter China's growing power

Romney's Plan to Save Higher Ed

The presidential candidate wants to limit federal dollars for universities, and bring private sector funds in.

The End of Fate

New “social discovery” apps try to engineer chance encounters. Could they spoil true serendipity?

'Men in Black 3': A Could-See

The new movie is better than the second installment.

Kickstarter Is the Hipster Home Shopping Network

How the site became the destination for things like iMac aquariums and artisanal gift wrap

The $630-Million Trees That Sparked an Online Revolt

When officials in China blanketed Qingdao with pricey foliage, citizens fought back.

Gingrich Meets Matthews: A Reptile-Centric Interview

On Hardball, the former presidential candidate finally meets his match.

The End of Temptation

"Behavior modification" is making a comeback, powered by smartphone apps that aim to make us better versions of ourselves.

Why Chinese Shoppers Love American Brands

Products from Nike to Lady Gaga offer a safe way to experience U.S. individualism.

Meet the 'Fly Boys' of Memphis, the Future of Education

What two teenagers, bitten by the rocketry bug, can tell us about creating a new generation of scientists and engineers

How A Mother's Story Changed Obama's Gay-Marriage Stance

After her son was murdered, Judy Shepard's campaigning led to a shift in the law.

Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Used Flat-Screen TV?

The price of a new television falls almost yearly. Why are older ones so expensive?

The '7 Dirty Words' Turn 40

Decades after George Carlin's legendary monologue, the law still can't decide how to handle publicly broadcast swearing.

The Other Side of War

Paul Fussell died yesterday at age 88. From the Atlantic archive, an interview with the historian, critic, and veteran (February 1997).

The Biggest Story in Photos

Where in the World? Part 3: A Google Earth Puzzle

May 25, 2012
Pas de Deux: A Dancer's-Eye View of a Performance
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David H. Freedman on smartphone apps and the perfected self, Mark Bowden on being in the dumb kids' class, James Parker on Glenn Beck, Isaac Chotiner on P. G. Wodehouse, and more

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