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Henry is joining us as a staff writer. He comes to us from Slate, where he covered housing, infrastructure, and urban life. In more than a decade on that beat, some of his many memorable stories include an account of his battle with knotweed, an urban planning diary of the Paris Summer Olympics, an investigation into why Americans don't live in hotels anymore (but should!), and a 99% Invisible episode about kids who get around town by themselves.

I didn't leave out of any unhappiness. ... The Washington Post has given me everything I've got in this life. Not just money, but purpose and an education. It was very formative. I went to work there at 24 years old, I was there for a sum total of 30 years. So I didn't leave out of unhappiness.

Vivian Salama is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer as part of an expansion focusing on reporting in national defense, technology, and global conflict.

Musk appearing under his new handle Kekius Maximus dismissed The Atlantic as fading legacy media, suggesting a personal distaste for its critical portrayal of him.

Alexandra Petri, one of America's greatest columnists, is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer, bringing her brilliance and humor from The Washington Post.

Friendships sometimes fall to the wayside out of not malice but unintended neglect. When life's responsibilities pile up, performing the requisite (though enjoyable) friendship maintenance can sink lower and lower on the to-do list.

Editorial art has the power to make a statement without words, especially when it comes to politics. A single image can evoke a sense of pride.

Tyler has written for The Atlantic since 2023; before joining the magazine on staff, he was an associate professor at Bates College.