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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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Do Cell Phones Belong in the Classroom? Reuters

Do Cell Phones Belong in the Classroom?

Many schools allow them for safety reasons, but they're unavoidably distracting.

Donna Summer's Heavy-Breathing Blueprint for Pop AP

Donna Summer's Heavy-Breathing Blueprint for Pop

The disco singer died Thursday, but her influence will remain for a long time.

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The Intersection of Design and Technology Zik

The Intersection of Design and Technology

Cool Hunting cofounder Josh Rubin will chat live with Atlantic readers May 21 at 3 pm EDT.

Why the Web Makes the Financial World Accident-Prone Reuters

Why the Web Makes the Financial World Accident-Prone

Technology has allowed banks to make huge bets that can go bust in the blink of an eye.

Bahrain's Children Draw Their Country in Crisis Human Rights First

Bahrain's Children Draw Their Country in Crisis

As conflicts in the country continue, kids are losing family and bearing scars that may last.

How Music Put Another Texas Town on the Map

Like Austin, Denton's abundance of bands has spawned a popular festival.

Why Attacking Wright Is Too Risky for Romney

It may lead to conversations about race, a subject Mitt lacks the charisma for.

Why Facebook Is a Rare, Risky Investment

A conversation with an expert in private-company trading.

'Battleship' the Film: Not as Bad as It Should Have Been

The film has a few likable gags, and a hokey air, in contrast to the sour tone of the game.

Why Aren't Cities Littered With Dead Pigeons?

It's an enduring urban mystery—we contacted bird experts to solve it.

How European Media Is Sexing Up Continental Politics

Newspapers are treating François Holland and Angela Merkel like reality TV stars.

When a Blow to the Head Creates a Sudden Genius

Savant syndrome, in which injuries reveal talents, is prompting new scientific discovery.

Obama May End Black America's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy

The president is dismantling decades-old anti-gay prejudices within the black church.

The 8 Types of Television Shows You'll See This Fall

The Office's Mindy Kaling debuts a new project, plus other notables.

Flashback: The Internet at the Dawn of Facebook

Today, the social network has more users than the entire web had in 2004.

Obama's Attacks on Bain Target Mitt Romney's Character

What the president's critiques of the GOP candidate's economic policies really mean

JP Morgan's Loss Increases by 50% in 5 Days

But two numbers add perspective for those who think it's an economic disaster.

The Rise of Female Rappers Has Nothing to Do With Gender

Artists like Rye Rye and Azealia Banks are making waves because they sound distinctive.

Google Gets Back to Its Roots With New Search Update

How good is the search engine at guessing what you want? In some cases, really good.

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