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Kyle Mann on a background of red and blue triangles — Courtesy Babylon Bee; The Atlantic

The Christians Who Mock Wokeness for a Living

The Babylon Bee, an online satire publication, has become a popular destination for Christians disaffected with megachurch culture and right-wingers who crave clever commentary about the hypocritical left.

Emma Green

October 14, 2021

Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on a solid yellow background — Sarah Blesener for The Atlantic

Should Princeton Exist?

Each year, top universities shower resources on a privileged few. Christopher Eisgruber, the president of Princeton, defends elite education.

Emma Green

October 10, 2021

Ryan williams, a blue circle, and a red line — Ryan Williams; The Atlantic

The Conservatives Dreading—And Preparing for—Civil War

A faction of the right believes America has been riven into two countries. The Claremont Institute is building the intellectual architecture for whatever comes next.

Emma Green

October 1, 2021

A black-and-white image of a baby with a red globe as his head — Getty; The Atlantic

A World Without Children

A generation facing an intractable problem debates whether to bring a new generation into the world.

Emma Green

September 20, 2021

Louise Melling in black and white on a background of colorful geometric objects — Molly Kaplan / ACLU; The Atlantic

The Culture War Over ‘Pregnant People’

Some advocates on the left want America to talk about pregnancy and birth in gender-neutral terms. But this language change might not be so easy for the country to embrace.

Emma Green

September 17, 2021

District Attorney Chesa Boudin is featured with blue and yellow triangles on a light-yellow background — Yalonda M. James / The San Francisco Chronicle; The Atlantic

His Dad Got a Chance at Clemency. Then His Baby Was Born.

In an interview, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin discusses fatherhood, who deserves to be punished, his relationship with the police, and more.

Emma Green

September 14, 2021

Dan Darling in black and white on a background of colorful graphic imagery. — Dan Darling; The Atlantic

Fired After Getting Vaccinated—And Encouraging Others to Do So

Dan Darling lost his job because he refused to “stay neutral” on COVID-19.

Emma Green

September 5, 2021

John Seago surrounded by red graphical blocks — John Seago; The Atlantic

What Texas Abortion Foes Want Next

If John Seago and his allies get their way, abortion would be completely illegal in the United States. Would they be ready for the consequences?

Emma Green

September 2, 2021

Becky Pringle, wearing a black dress and jewelry, is featured in yellow with graphic images around her. — Patrick Semansky / AP; The Atlantic

Why America’s Largest Teachers’ Union Refuses to Support Vaccine Mandates

Becky Pringle, the president of the National Education Association, won’t back a blanket vaccination requirement yet—but she thinks there are other ways to ensure that students and teachers are safe.

Emma Green

August 20, 2021