John Hendel

John Hendel is a writer based in Washington, DC, and a former producer at The Atlantic.

10 Years After Its Premiere, 'The Wire' Feels Dated, and That's a Good Thing

10 Years After Its Premiere, 'The Wire' Feels Dated, and That's a Good Thing

The HBO show is a valuable artifact from the post-9/11, pre-social media revolution era. More »

The Life of the Cyberflâneur

The Life of the Cyberflâneur

Is the iconic 19th-century Parisian wanderer alive and well on the Internet? Look no further than the depths of Tumblr, YouTube, and Wikipedia for your answer. More »

Why Journalists Shouldn't Fear Europe's 'Right to be Forgotten'

Why Journalists Shouldn't Fear Europe's 'Right to be Forgotten'

Today the EU announced a data protection overhaul that'll revolutionize 27 countries within two years. U.S. Internet titans, prepare for radical transparency. Media, rest easy. More »

'The Killing' Finale: Seriously, Who Killed Rosie Larsen?

'The Killing' Finale: Seriously, Who Killed Rosie Larsen?

At the end of the show's first season, the big question remains unanswered More »

Can 'The Killing' Season Finale Save the Series?

Can 'The Killing' Season Finale Save the Series?

The AMC show has all sorts of problems, but a stand-out last episode could make us forget all about them More »

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A Bad Economy Means Fewer Babies

Bonnaroo: The Happiest, Hottest Place on Earth

Bonnaroo: The Happiest, Hottest Place on Earth

A first-timer visits the iconic rock festival and finds that despite the dirt, sweat, and crowds, spirits were high More »

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Oregon Moves to Outlaw Suicide Kits as Right-to-Die Forces Rally Abroad

Track of the Day: 'Black (Feat. Norah Jones)'

Track of the Day: 'Black (Feat. Norah Jones)'

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Are Health-Care Costs Crippling America's Military?

The West's Coming Internet War

The West's Coming Internet War

Two of the Western world's biggest transnational institutions may soon fall into a complex, ideological struggle: a right to free and open Internet vs. a right to be forgotten More »

'The Killing': The Linden and Holder Show

'The Killing': The Linden and Holder Show

This week's episode turns away from the murder investigation to focus exclusively on two of the show's characters. Does it work? More »

Why 'The Killing' Is Still Worth Watching

Why 'The Killing' Is Still Worth Watching

Several television writers have turned against the new AMC show, but some of their criticisms miss the point More »

Track of the Day: 'Civilian'

Track of the Day: 'Civilian'

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How America's Building the 21st-Century Mall

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UN Decides Not to Destroy Last Known Smallpox Stockpiles

Andrei Tarkovsky's Long, Confusing, Wonderful Films Hit YouTube

Andrei Tarkovsky's Long, Confusing, Wonderful Films Hit YouTube

The highbrow Soviet director's movies seem like a strange fit for the video site best known its cute kitten clips. But the experiment just might work. More »

'The Killing': Death of Another Innocent

'The Killing': Death of Another Innocent

A grieving father takes matters into his own hands More »

Celebrating Linotype, 125 Years Since Its Debut

Celebrating Linotype, 125 Years Since Its Debut

Around for a century, Linotype machines were made obsolete in the 1970s by changing technologies -- but they have not been forgotten More »

Track of the Day: 'Tom's Diner'

Track of the Day: 'Tom's Diner'

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