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Special Issue: The Civil War

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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Could Latino Voters Turn Deep-Red Texas Democratic by 2020? Reuters

Could Latino Voters Turn Deep-Red Texas Democratic by 2020?

The Republican party may suffer by alienating the state's fastest-growing demographic.

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Chat With David H. Freedman

The author of the Atlantic's June cover story will talk with readers at 3 p.m. EST today. Submit your questions now.

Europe Agrees: Greece Is the Laziest Nation in the EU Reuters

Europe Agrees: Greece Is the Laziest Nation in the EU

Meanwhile, Germany is the most respected country, according to a Pew Global report.

Is China's Internet Too Slow? Reuters

Is China's Internet Too Slow?

Readers react to an argument that the "Great Firewall" hinders Chinese achievement in the international market.

The Tweet That Begins the Zombie Apocalypse Reuters

The Tweet That Begins the Zombie Apocalypse

Last night, the Institute for Genomic Biology's automated feed posted a cryptic warning.

A False Photo of a Real Massacre

Citizen-journalists are playing a greater role in showing conflict to the world. What happens when they're wrong?

In 'Game of Thrones,' War Changes Everyone

The stunning, episode-long Battle of Blackwater leaves no character untouched.

Mario Batali: 'I Can Teach a Chimp How to Make Linguini'

At the Atlantic Food Summit the chef said he was foolish for not finishing culinary school.

The Strange Universe of Glenn Beck Television

Don’t cry for the former Fox star—he’s building a 24/7 media empire in his image.

Chicago's Ambitious Plan for Zero Traffic Fatalities

The city is giving itself 10 years to eliminate all pedestrian, bicycle, and crash deaths.

The Death of Baseball's Memorial-Day Doubleheaders

How the economics of the sport killed the ultimate fan experience

Hey, Is That Really the Magazine From the Movie 'Blade Runner'?

Our tenacious investigation sweeps across the physical, digital and cinematic world

Holocaust Guilt Is to Blame for the Euro

A controversial new German book makes a startling claim

This Man Represents Everything Wrong in Washington

The brash hypocrisy of Lanny Davis

It's Okay to Hate Sports Stars

Contempt can rot the soul. But silly, fantastically overwrought faux-hate of athletes can be cathartic.

Does the Supreme Court Believe in Double Jeopardy Protections?

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

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

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?

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

The Biggest Story in Photos

The Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75

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