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The Fantasy of a More Neighborly Past
Sun City offers evidence that Americans’ widespread isolation began long before they became absorbed in their phones.
Sun City offers evidence that Americans’ widespread isolation began long before they became absorbed in their phones.
“Every drink takes five minutes off your life.” Maybe the thought scares you. Personally, I find comfort in it.
To fight Trump and the GOP, blue states are planning to appropriate a Republican strategy: federalism.
It’s not just a phase.
The president keeps doing what he said he’d do, and some of his supporters keep being surprised.
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.