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nytimes.comFour Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor (Gift Article)The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election.

4 Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/u...

nytimes.comFarmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate (Gift Article)The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.

Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/u...

nytimes.comNew Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots (Gift Article)County election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways.

New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/u...

nytimes.comClashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham (Gift Article)Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/u...

nytimes.comJust How Much Are Young Voters Backing Democrats Now? See the Shift. (Gift Article)In the new Times/Siena poll, 70 percent of young voters identified as Democrats or leaned that way — a jump from just two years ago.

Just How Much Are Young Voters Backing Democrats Now? See the Shift. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/u...

nytimes.comJames Talarico’s Texas House Record: Partisan Fights, Bipartisan Laws (Gift Article)He described himself as a progressive fighter. Now, he is seeking Republican votes.

James Talarico Made His Name Fighting Republicans. He Made Laws With Them, Too. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/u...

nytimes.comNew U.S.-Israeli Plans to Attack Iran, and Trump’s Whistle-Blower Rewards Program (Gift Article)Plus, America’s newest national park.

New U.S.-Israeli Plans to Attack Iran, and Trump’s Whistle-Blower Rewards Program www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/p...

nytimes.comPutin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing (Gift Article)Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.

Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/w...

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theatlantic.comTwo Firefighters Died in Yosemite—For What?The effort put into controlling even remote fires has started to baffle some veterans.

theatlantic.comWhat Trump’s Comments About France Say About HimThe president’s reaction to mass protests in France tells us more about his mentality and domestic politics than it does about French society.

theatlantic.comAmericans Are Spending More Money to Drive Worse CarsIf high gas prices won’t persuade drivers to go electric, what will?

theatlantic.comA New Season of Autocracy in AmericaAnne Applebaum’s podcast asks: Can we repair the American institutions Donald Trump is breaking?

theatlantic.comWhy Is Strategy So Difficult?It can be studied, but rarely mastered.

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theatlantic.comThe New Food MovementTwenty years since my book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” was published, America’s food system is still a mess—but there are reasons for optimism.

theatlantic.comThe Cynicism of Trump’s Climate PolicyThe EPA’s latest emissions guidance is nihilistic—and also wrong.

theatlantic.comTrump’s ‘Staggering One-Two Punch’ to UkraineWhy is Trump making deals with Putin?

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theatlantic.comWinners of the 2026 Epson International Pano AwardsA collection of some of the highest-scoring images from the 17th edition of this panoramic-photo competition

theatlantic.comAll the President’s HottiesDonald Trump is 100 percent behind Jon Husted’s behind.

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theatlantic.comTrump Jr. Privately Breaks With His DadIn private conversations, including with his father, Donald Trump Jr. has raised concerns about the Iran war.

theatlantic.comSally Rooney Is Wrong, and So Is What’s Happening to HerYou don’t have to agree with the author and activist to see that Britain’s suppression of speech is a problem.

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theatlantic.comDonald Trump Really Wants This Golf CourseThe government is going to considerable—bordering on absurd—lengths to make a D.C. park worthy of the PGA.

theatlantic.comFrance Will Never Be Enough for the People Desecrating ItNo society, no matter how equal or enlightened, can satisfy nihilists.

theatlantic.comElon Musk and Dario Amodei Are Offering Gifts—With Strings AttachedTheir charitable acts could help a lot of people—but they also raise questions about these companies’ role in society.

theatlantic.comMaria Bamford Is Tough as NailsAn interview with the comedian about OCD, family, and the new Judd Apatow documentary about her life

theatlantic.comAmerica Is About to See What Happens When Voters Turn to AIChatbots are adding a new layer of chaos ahead of the midterms.

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theatlantic.comWhy Revolutionary Movements FailHarold Cruse had a prescient understanding of why activists stumble—and how they might find more success.

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theatlantic.comChina’s Economy Has a Huge WeaknessLocal manufacturers are struggling to make one very important thing.

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theatlantic.comStop Trying to Be Your Best SelfA new book argues that being sort of confident is enough.

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theatlantic.comThe New Subterranean FrontAs drones fill the skies over the war zone, the fighting in Ukraine has moved into a network of gas pipelines deep belowground.

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theatlantic.comThe Paradox of African Writing and AIA past winner of the Caine Prize draws a hard lesson from the controversy over its latest recipient.

theatlantic.comYou Can Believe EverythingWhat do Elizabeth Holmes and Elon Musk’s flying car have in common?

theatlantic.comWill the Tech Oligarchs Turn on Trump?Kara Swisher on whether AI will ever be regulated

theatlantic.comWhy Is Everyone Avoiding the Biggest Issue Facing Voters?Please, I beg you, Mr. President, do not stop talking about the golf course.

theatlantic.comThis Is Not a Cycle of RetributionThe Republican response to Senator Elissa Slotkin is revealing.

theatlantic.comThe Data-Center Rebellion Is Just BeginningInfrastructure that once flew under the radar is now the subject of national and global outrage.

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theatlantic.comThe Contradictions of Troy JacksonThe Democratic Senate candidate for Maine is courting working-class voters—while championing a set of policies that they don’t support.

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theatlantic.comCanadian Officers Don’t Want to Serve in the U.S. AnymoreTrump’s threats are making a real impact on U.S.-Canada military cooperation.

theatlantic.comVladimir Putin, the HumanitarianPlease update your dictionaries accordingly.

theatlantic.comLike Ken Paxton, Without the BaggageThe most important race in Texas is for attorney general.

theatlantic.comRead This Website While You Still CanParts of the internet are going dark to protect against a newly discovered vulnerability.

theatlantic.comVivek Ramaswamy’s Appalling Campaign AdThe Republican candidate for governor of Ohio has drawn condemnation from the right and the left for casually dismissing his opponent’s account of being raped as a child.

theatlantic.comThe Bill for Trumpism Comes DueBudget promises made, budget promises broken

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theatlantic.comAfter the ApocalypseAs Venezuela struggles to recover from political upheaval and calamitous earthquakes, the U.S. government is exploiting the country for oil and money.