From The Atlantic. Freedom in the United States is a word that has had more than one meaning. It has meant freedom for some people and the repression of others. In a democracy, freedom also means the right to take part in politics. So how can that freedom best be secured?  This is the fifth…

From The Atlantic. The American family continuously evolves. People are marrying later, and having fewer children. Gay people get married. People can publicly swear off marriage altogether without being ostracized. But in politics the attachment to the traditionally nuclear family seems unwavering, and especially this year.  As Republicans are losing support among women, more candidates…

From The Atlantic. The women at the Eagle’s Nest never had anything to do with politics before they arrived in Washington D.C. But they’ve managed to get their message to all the key MAGA leaders, including Donald Trump. And by their constant presence in the city they call the “cesspool,” they may have diverted the…

From The Atlantic. Would you donate a kidney? Would you do it for $50,000? Vox’s Dylan Matthews gave his to a stranger. But it made him wonder: Shouldn’t he have been paid? Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on…

From The Atlantic. One prevailing stereotype of a political assassin is someone with strong convictions. Another stereotype conjures up James Bond, a professional with a silencer acting on higher orders.  But Thomas Matthew Crooks and Ryan Routh, the two men who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump earlier this year, represent an evolution in…

From The Atlantic. Since the earliest days of the republic, America’s international friendships have shaped domestic politics. And some of those friendships helped America strengthen its democratic principles. So what happens if America’s new friends are autocrats? John Bolton, former national security adviser for President Donald Trump, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island argue…

From The Atlantic. From school districts to state legislatures, book bans are sparking debate over the scope and definition of free speech. In this conversation, Cindy Hohl, the president of the American Library Association, sets the stage for what’s at stake for our democracy for those who don’t comply. The author Kiese Laymon explains what…

From The Atlantic. Achieving equity in AI requires a holistic human-centered approach that addresses technical, social, and ethical considerations throughout the entire AI lifecycle, from data collection to deployment and beyond. It involves ensuring that AI systems do not perpetuate or exacerbate existing inequalities and that their benefits are distributed equitably across different groups in…

From The Atlantic. Hear from The Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson as he brings his hit virtual series, “The Most Interesting Thing in Tech,” live to the Innovation Stage. Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT

From The Atlantic. What would the world look like if we achieved our climate action goals? What if we stopped emitting greenhouse gasses today? The rise in global temperatures would begin to flatten within a few years. Temperatures would then plateau but remain well-elevated for many, many centuries. Creating a clean energy community requires collaboration,…

From The Atlantic. Green energy offers numerous benefits to communities like job creation, climate change mitigation, enhanced public health, and technological innovation. While the initial investment in green energy infrastructure may be significant, the long-term operational costs are often lower compared to traditional energy sources. This can lead to more stable and affordable energy prices…

From The Atlantic. Hear from The Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson as he brings his hit virtual series, “The Most Interesting Thing in Tech,” live to the Innovation Stage. Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT

From The Atlantic. Anna Deavere Smith gives a special one-person performance excerpting This Ghost of Slavery, the first play that The Atlantic has published in nearly a century. Afterward, Deavere Smith joins Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss the creative process and extensive research—contemporary interviews with activists, social-justice workers, and young people whose lives have…

From The Atlantic. The historian and author Liane Moriarty discusses the release of her new book, Here One Moment, with Atlantic staff writer Shirley Li. The novel, set onboard a seemingly ordinary domestic flight, explores free will, destiny, and our innate need for certainty in an uncertain world. Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT

From The Atlantic. Emmy Award–winning filmmaker, creator, and director Lauren Greenfield takes the stage for a conversation with Atlantic staff writer Shirley Li following the screening of the first episode of FX’s new documentary series Social Studies. Social Studies delves into the lives of the first generation raised on social media. Filmed in Los Angeles…

From The Atlantic. Actor and Producer Kate Winslet and Director Ellen Kuras join Atlantic staff writer Shirley Li for a conversation following the screening of the new film, Lee. Lee Miller’s photographs of the Second World War, its victims, and its consequences remain among the most viewed and historically significant of their time. Miller changed…

From The Atlantic. The historian and author Timothy Snyder discuss the release of his new book, On Freedom, with Atlantic staff writer Gal Beckerman. A work of political philosophy imbued with hope, Snyder’s book explores what freedom is, how it’s been misunderstood, and why it’s our only chance for survival. Subscribe to The Atlantic on…

From The Atlantic. Every night without fail, our new neighbors hold a vigil outside the D.C. jail where the rioters arrested for their actions on January 6 are held. We visit and discover an alternate universe, where the people we know as insurrectionists are considered heroes. We get closer to our neighbors, and they invite…

From The Atlantic. Small businesses power the American economy, employing nearly half of the private-sector workforce. U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, U.S. Black Chambers President and CEO Ron Busby Sr., and with other entrepreneurs and small-business advocates join The Atlantic to unpack the challenges, opportunities, and solutions to helping small-business owners build a…