J. Clara Chan

J. Clara Chan is an editorial fellow at The Atlantic.

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The Books Briefing: Graphic (Novel) Content Ahead

Your weekly guide to the best in books
- J. Clara Chan
- Nov 9, 2018
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The Books Briefing: Which Comes First, the Story or the Setting?

Your weekly guide to the best in books
- J. Clara Chan
- Nov 2, 2018
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The Books Briefing: What Makes These Horror Stories So Scary Isn’t Just the Ghosts

Your weekly guide to the best in books
- J. Clara Chan
- Oct 26, 2018
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Immigrant Stereotypes Are Everywhere on TV

A study of dozens of episodes from the 2017–18 season reveals that non-native characters are often linked to crime and low education levels.
- J. Clara Chan
- Oct 21, 2018
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Your 2018 Emmys Crash Course

A roundup of all The Atlantic’s best stories to get up to speed in time for TV’s biggest awards show
- J. Clara Chan
- Sep 16, 2018
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The Pursuit of Blondness

Modern hair-coloring technology has allowed people to dye their hair virtually any shade. So why is one hue in particular so popular?
- J. Clara Chan
- Aug 19, 2018