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Jordan Calhoun
Jordan Calhoun is a contributing writer at The Atlantic. Calhoun is the editor in chief of the lifestyle websites Lifehacker and The Takeout. He is the author of Piccolo Is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Pop Culture.
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‘The White Lotus,’ Daphne, and the Luxury of Delusion
Money may not bring happiness, but it can buy the next-best thing.
The Best Feeling Art Can Give
‘A Strange Loop’ reminded me that everything is just a moment in time.
Leaving Twitter Is Not a Virtue—But Staying Isn’t Either
Some users say they’re staying on the platform for a higher purpose. But is that the only reason?
‘Bake Off’ Is for Bros
Among my friends, ‘The Great British Bake Off’ was the gateway to a better model of masculinity.
Make Me a Zaddy Like Kratos
The God of War character is an unlikely inspiration for would-be older dads everywhere.
It’s a Bad Time to Be a New Marvel Fan
Longtime fans are having the time of our lives. But for newer audiences, it’s the same old gatekeeping.
The Patriotic Propaganda of ‘The Redeem Team’
Under its surface, the Netflix documentary sells national duty and American exceptionalism—but I don’t want my sports to have a deeper meaning.
‘Entergalactic’ Has Me Believing In Love Again
The new Netflix animated movie about balancing love and success is well worth your time.
Feeling Like a Stupid American
The Hulu series ‘Ramy’ isn’t a travel show, but it could be.
