Breaking News: Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the US Supreme Court, died at age 93 on Friday. Her passing occurred in Phoenix, Arizona after suffering from advanced dementia, possibly Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness. O’Connor was appointed in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan, serving as a key figure in many Supreme …
FILE: A worker empties out jelly beans for packaging at the Jelly Belly Factory on April 2, 2007, in Fairfield, Calif. David Paul Morris/Getty Images Bay Area candy giant Jelly Belly has been acquired by Ferrara Candy Company, a Chicago confectionery, in a move aimed at optimizing growth opportunities and expanding market reach. Jelly Belly, …
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Like many activists of my generation, my political awakening came through my involvement in the fight for reproductive rights. In 1986, I joined a busload of college students on a trip from New Haven to Washington, DC, holding a handmade sign in support of preserving Roe v. Wade. It was during law school that I …
In the first presidential debate last night, the Republican candidates resembled characters from Tom Stoppard’s play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.” Similar to the minor figures in Hamlet who are distant from the main action, the candidates seemed to lack meaning without former President Donald Trump at the center of their drama. While the debate …
In order to avoid years of political obscurity, Republican candidates should shift their focus during the first presidential debate towards policy matters. It remains to be seen whether they will succeed in doing so, or if the media will be preoccupied with Donald Trump’s activities and legal issues. However, for voters who still prioritize policy …
In a classic “Saturday Night Live” sketch, Phil Hartman brilliantly portrayed Ronald Reagan as a doddering, out-of-touch dotard who transforms into an evil genius once the press leaves the room. This brings to mind Joe Biden’s recent behavior, where he increasingly appears disconnected and nonsensical in public. Even members of the Democratic party are expressing …
I am incredibly thankful to Joe Biden for his victory over Donald Trump in 2020. He saved our country from the destructive rule of a dangerous con artist and chronic liar. Trump was consumed by vindictiveness, disregard for the law, and an insatiable ego. In stark contrast, Biden presented himself as a decent, experienced, and …
In my hometown, a new economic order may be emerging on an empty piece of land. Growing up in Syracuse, New York in the early 2000s had its highlights: sledding after a blizzard, attending minor-league baseball games, and catching glimpses of Syracuse University basketball players at Wegmans. However, it was apparent that the area’s best …
This content was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter where our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. “How many different ways are you going to ask the same question, Mark?” Chris Christie inquired. We were seated in the elegant dining room of …