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A black-and-white photo of a group standing in a church, listening to someone at the front playing a guitar
Photograph by Arlene Mejorado for The Atlantic

The Fastest-Growing Group of American Evangelicals

A new generation of Latino Protestants is poised to transform our religious and political landscapes.

  • Meaghan Winter
July 26, 2021
Several orange people lounge and play in a landscape littered with money. One individual sits on an oil drum spilling liquid gold; one sits in a Jacuzzi, holding a gold laptop; two others bump chests in the background between two stock-market arrows pointing upward.
Lyne Lucien

America’s Investing Boom Goes Far Beyond Reddit Bros

Robinhood traders have earned the most attention, but they’re only part of a larger story about class stagnation and distrust.

  • Talmon Joseph Smith
July 26, 2021
A collage of images related to online hookup culture during the pandemic
Pedro Nekoi

The Surprising Innovations of Pandemic-Era Sex

Many queer people are reimagining their own boundaries and thinking of this reentry period as a time for sexual self-discovery.

  • Madison Moore
July 26, 2021
A graphic of three different versions of the Pride flag flying together against a light-blue backdrop
Getty / The Atlantic

The Pride Flag Has a Representation Problem

Since its debut, the symbol has had several redesigns in the name of inclusion. But some fear that the changes are merely for the sake of branding, absent material steps toward real equality.

  • Alex V. Green
June 23, 2021
Joe Biden signs Juneteenth bill.
Carlos Barria / Reuters

What the Push to Celebrate Juneteenth Conceals

The recent effort to make the anniversary a federal holiday is undermined by the simultaneous attack on critical race theory and curricula focused on the enduring legacy of slavery.

  • Kellie Carter Jackson
June 18, 2021
An illustration of hands with string
Adam Maida / The Atlantic

The Americans Who Knitted Their Own Safety Net

Mutual-aid groups are helping Americans envision communities that meet everyone’s needs.

  • Annie Lowrey
March 24, 2021
A family wearing masks takes a selfie in front of the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at Disney World.
Kent Phillips / Walt Disney World Resort / Getty

Why Is Anyone Going to Disney World Right Now?

Superfans know the Florida theme park is a dangerous destination during the pandemic. But to them, a visit means more than a vacation.

  • Shirley Li
August 3, 2020
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