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The Atlantic
2 months ago
Education

The Nation Still Needs a New Birth in Liberty

Readers found the December 2023 issue of The Atlantic, titled "To Reconstruct the Nation," to be poignant, inspiring, and a necessary corrective to previous narratives of American history.
The articles in the issue shed light on the pernicious aftereffects of slavery and the creation of Black Codes, as well as the racist roots of America's juvenile justice system.
Some readers feel that the issue should be read in schools to educate students about the history and ongoing struggles related to Reconstruction and racial and economic progress. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Social justice

Revisiting America's Most Radical Experiment

The Atlantic is recontextualizing its coverage of Black history and highlighting the Reconstruction era.
The magazine was founded as an abolitionist publication and has featured works by Frederick Douglass and Charlotte Forten Grimké. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
US Elections

In Special Issue, The Atlantic Warns of the Consequences If Trump Wins a Second Term

A special issue of The Atlantic warns about the extreme consequences of a second term for former President Donald Trump.
The issue argues that a second Trump presidency would pose greater threats to democracy, authoritarianism, and corruption compared to his first term. [ more ]
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