Jackie Lay
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Why the U.S. Should Provide Universal Basic Income
The government should consider giving out monthly Social Security checks—no strings attached.
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When the Poor Turn Against the Poor
The American aristocracy is anxious, pitting have-nots against each other.
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The 99% Is a Myth—Here's How It Breaks Down
There is a new American aristocracy, and it's bigger than previously thought.
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America's Most Widely Misread Literary Work
Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” originally published in The Atlantic in 1915, is animated in a new video.
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A Visual History of Sports
From the Mayan ballgame Pitz to ancient Greece’s bull-leaping, here’s a tour of the history of athletic games.
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The Naked Mole Rat Is One of the Weirdest Creatures Out There
Almost everything about the naked mole rat is bizarre.
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The Most Shocking Animal in the Kingdom
Eels use electricity in more complex ways than anyone had imagined.
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Animals Have Culture, Too
Animal culture can be as rich and varied as human culture.
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How Do Animals See the World?
Take a tour through the kaleidoscope of sight in the animal kingdom.
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How the Animal Kingdom Sleeps
For animals, sleep is both universal and incredibly varied.
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Why Is Everyone So Bad At Giving Gifts?
Some much-needed, if unsolicited, advice on gift-giving for the holidays.
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What Scientists Have Learned From Eclipses
Under the moon’s shadow, humans have created both grand myths and scientific breakthroughs.
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W. Kamau Bell Doesn't Want to Fit In
After years of trying to match others’ voices, a comedian finds his own.
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What Drives Sally Yates
The former Acting attorney general reflects on her career and the decision that ended it.
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A Podcast 160 Years in the Making
Join top Atlantic editors every Friday for conversations with some of the world's leading voices
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What Is Dodd-Frank and Why Does Trump Want to Repeal It?
The president claims regulations are hurting economic growth. The data shows otherwise.
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Why Are Humans Awkward?
The science behind that cringeworthy feeling
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How North Korea Became a Crisis
To understand how the standoff between Pyongyang and the world became so dire, it helps to go back to the country's founding
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Which Animal Murders the Most?
Humans aren't the only mammals who kill each other. So how do we stack up to lions, tigers, and bears?
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How the Internet Is Changing Friendship
Does social media make all friendships last forever?
