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1 Trump Laid a Trap on Immigration—And Only Beto Sees It
Most Democrats are playing into the president’s hands on border security, but the ex-congressman has a different idea.
Peter Beinart2 Dear Therapist: My Boyfriend Is Going Through a Divorce
As he and his ex are nearing the end of their divorce process, I’m not sure how much I can actually trust him.
Lori Gottlieb3 Netflix’s Our Planet Says What Other Nature Series Have Omitted
In a groundbreaking move, the beautiful but uncomfortable documentary forces viewers to acknowledge their own complicity in the decline of nature.
Ed Yong4 The Worse Things Are, the Better They Are for Trump
The president’s latest moves on immigration and health care suggest his goal is not to fix the system, but to exacerbate turmoil for political gain.
David A. Graham5 The Myth of Beto O’Rourke
When does monster fundraising turn into real momentum?
Edward-Isaac Dovere6 White Terrorists Give Political Cover to Other Americans’ Prejudices
The racial fears motivating white-nationalist killers are more widely shared than mainstream Americans would prefer to admit.
Ibram X. Kendi7 The Cult of Homework
America’s devotion to the practice stems in part from the fact that it’s what today’s parents and teachers grew up with themselves.
Joe Pinsker8 10 Movies From 20th Century Fox That Still Matter
The studio now belongs to Disney. But for decades, it took big risks that paid off for cinema, making films such as Cleopatra, Alien, and Avatar.
David Sims9 Airbnb Has a Hidden-Camera Problem
The home-rental start-up says it’s cracking down on hosts who record guests. Is it doing enough?
Sidney Fussell10 Fox Got It Wrong With ‘3 Mexican Countries,’ but It Also Got It Right
The network quickly corrected the errant chyron, but it captured something essential about Trump's approach to immigration.
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