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John J. Custer, Paul Spella, The Atlantic, Alabama … Elizabeth Bruenig on Alabama’s Botched Executions
Bruenig is a finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Writing.
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Tyler Comrie; Doug Chayka; Jorge Colombo; Tyler Comrie The Essential Xochitl Gonzalez Reading Guide
Gonzalez is a finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Commentary.
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Illustration by Karagh Byrne Why We Love Our Teachers
Atlantic writers on the educators who changed their lives
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Najeebah Al-Ghadban; Arsh Raziuddin / Getty; Claire Merchlinsky; … The Essential Sophie Gilbert Reading List
A staff writer at The Atlantic since 2016, Gilbert is a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism.
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Getty / The Atlantic The Essential Ed Yong Reading List
A staff writer for The Atlantic since 2015, Yong is the recipient of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting.
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Chris J. Ratliffe / Getty Shakespeare and Company
Elizabeth Winkler’s inquiry into Emilia Bassano’s possible role in the creation of Shakespeare’s work has prompted interest, enthusiasm, and dissent. Five responses expand the discussion.
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Lau / Fotolia / UbjsP / Shutterstock / … The Freedom of the Press Is Yours
It is your right as an American to read what you will, to write what you think, and to publish what you believe.
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Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP The Biggest Moments of the 2018 Oscars
Frances McDormand rousingly acknowledged women nominees, Jordan Peele made history, and The Shape of Water won big.
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Joshua Roberts / Reuters Trump's First State of the Union
In his speech before a joint session of Congress, the president said the country "is strong because our people are strong."
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Darren Hauck / Reuters The Least Racist People We’ve Ever Interviewed
Writers of The Atlantic reflect on President Donald Trump’s claim that he is “the least racist” subject.
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Reuters The Biggest Moments of the 2018 Golden Globes
#MeToo took center stage, Oprah electrified, and Lady Bird and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri dominated.
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NASA 74 Things That Blew Our Minds in 2017
The Atlantic’s science, technology, and health reporters learned a lot this year.
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The Best Books We Read in 2017
The Atlantic’s editors and writers share their favorite titles—new, classic, or somewhere in between—from a year of reading.
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Katie Martin / Emily Jane / The Atlantic The 24 Best Television Episodes of 2017
Staff selections from a year of great TV
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Suzanne Vlamis / AP The Atlantic's Week in Culture
A roundup of our recent writing on arts and entertainment
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Kin Cheung / AP The Atlantic's Week in Culture
A roundup of our recent writing on arts and entertainment
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Lauren Giordano / The Atlantic The Big Question Reader Poll
Vote for your favorite reader response to next month's question.
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Scott Gries / Invision / AP Greta Gerwig and the Moonlight Effect: The Week in Pop-Culture Writing
Highlights from seven days of reading about arts and entertainment
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A24 The Atlantic's Week in Culture
A roundup of our recent writing on arts and entertainment
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Richard Shotwell / Invision / AP Terry Richardson and Literary Parties: The Week in Pop-Culture Writing
Highlights from seven days of reading about arts and entertainment
