The Atlantic

154 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Trump's National Guard Surge in D.C. Sparks Controversy and Mixed Crime Results · Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. aims to clean up the city but faces backlash and limited impact on violent crime.
• Sports Leagues Expand Schedules Despite Fan Complaints of Oversaturation · Major sports leagues continue expanding games and tournaments despite backlash from fans over dilution of quality and experience.
• Ian Bogost Argues Optimizing Life Erodes Sensory Gratification · Philosopher Ian Bogost contends that modern optimization disconnects us from the sensory gratification found in everyday small rituals.
• US Generals Adopt Timid Stance Amid Trump-Hegseth Pressure · Top US military leaders avoid policy debates to appease President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth.
• Trump's 'War-Not-War' Strategy Creates Bizarre Economic Superposition · Trump's simultaneous bombing and peace talks create economic uncertainty globally.
• Gen Z Embraces Older Digital Devices to Escape Digital Overload · Young people are buying vintage iPods and cameras to limit distractions and regain focus.
• Louis C.K. 'Ridiculous' Special Avoids Past Allegations, Focuses on Absurdity · Louis C.K.'s new Netflix special 'Ridiculous' sidesteps his 2017 sexual misconduct allegations in favor of dark, absurdist humor.
• China's GLM-5.2 AI Model Challenges U.S. Dominance with Lower Costs · Z.ai's GLM-5.2 rivals top U.S. AI agents at a fraction of the cost, threatening American tech leadership.
• FBI Indicts NIH Virologists Amid Lab-Leak Retribution Claims · Federal agents indicted two NIH researchers while Fauci faces a Senate subpoena over alleged pandemic cover-ups.
• Taylor Swift Marries Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in Spectacle · Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed at Madison Square Garden with over 1,000 celebrity guests.
• Ian Bogost Launches 'Ordinary Extraordinary' Newsletter to Rediscover Daily Delights · Philosopher Ian Bogost launches an eight-week newsletter series to help readers find joy in mundane daily experiences.
• Brother's Death Reveals Hidden Love and Family Grief in Montana · Will Ruskovich discovers deep love for his brother Butch only after Butch's sudden death.
• Scientists Hunt for Genes That Can Cancel Out Fatal Marfan Syndrome · Researchers identify modifier genes that allow some Marfan syndrome patients to survive despite a lethal genetic mutation.
• Poem Captures Rural Idaho-Washington Landscape and Basketball Memory · A poem reflects on rural life, nature, and the quiet joy of shooting a deflated basketball in a small park.
• Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Trump Immigration Policies on U.S. Independence Day · Pope Leo XIV highlighted U.S. immigration failures during his July 4 message to America.
• Record Heatwave Turns Washington D.C. Into Inferno Ahead of 250th Anniversary · Washington D.C. faces 117-degree heat index with closed parks and canceled events due to extreme weather.
• Trinidadian Writer Vindicated After AI Scandal Clouds Commonwealth Prize Win · Jamir Nazir clears his name after winning the Commonwealth Prize despite AI suspicion
• American Brands Remain Cautious on 250th Anniversary Amid Political Polarization · Most major U.S. brands are keeping a low profile for the 250th birthday due to political risks.
• Global Photos of the Week: World Cup, Wine Battle, White Kimono, and More · A curated collection of global photography highlights featuring the World Cup, cultural festivals, and natural events.
• Fourth of July Celebrations Reflect National Division and Democratic Struggles · The 250th anniversary of the US reveals deep political fractures and a crisis in civic duty.
• Supreme Court Struggles to Uphold Birthright Citizenship in Trump v. Barbara · A slim 6-3 majority struck down Trump's executive order, but ideological divisions threaten the bedrock of birthright citizenship.
• Hispanic Founder Bernardo de Gálvez Celebrated in Spain Amid US Patriotism Debate · Spain celebrates Bernardo de Gálvez, a Hispanic hero of the American Revolution, challenging Anglo-Saxon heritage narratives.
• American Author Embraces French National Team During World Cup · An American writer adopts a French persona to celebrate France's dominant World Cup performance and star-studded roster.
• Anne Applebaum Reflects on Entebbe Rescue and Modern Terrorism · Anne Applebaum recalls her parents' 1976 rescue at Entebbe and warns against romanticizing terrorism today.
• White House Co-opts Betsy Ross Flag Design for Partisan Freedom 250 Celebration · The Trump administration transferred the America250 trademark to its partisan Freedom 250 group, sparking controversy over the co-opting of a national symbol.
• Former Harvard ROTC Cadet Reflects on Military Training and Leadership Lessons · A former Army captain shares how his uneventful ROTC experience taught him vital leadership skills.
• Anonymous German Soccer Fan 'Freddy' Deactivates Account After Backlash Over Past Posts · Anonymous German soccer fan 'Freddy' deactivated his viral X account after facing scrutiny over his past online behavior.
• Democratic Base Shoves Establishment into Blade Grinder After Primary Upsets · Young progressive insurgents are defeating established Democratic leaders in deep-blue districts across Colorado and New York.
• Supreme Court Grants President Unchecked Power to Fire FTC Commissioners · In Trump v. Slaughter, the Supreme Court ruled the President can fire FTC commissioners for any reason, overturning 1935 precedent.
• J.D. Vance Defends Trump's Corruption by Misreading Watergate · J.D. Vance incorrectly argues Watergate would be trivial today, ignoring modern systemic corruption.