The Politics of Viola Davis’s Oscars Comment About “the Only Profession That Celebrates What It Means to Live a Life”

Yesterday I praised Viola Davis’s Oscars speech for being memorable without being explicitly political—for simply talking about her job in a moving and well-written way. Twitter quickly let me know I missed something. On social media and conservative-leaning news sites, Davis’s speech had in fact sparked outrage. After explaining that she felt her mission was…

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Trump 2024: What a Collapse Could Look Like

December 30, 2023, 7 AM ET Editor’s Note: Washington Week With The Atlantic is a partnership between NewsHour Productions, WETA, and The Atlantic airing every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. Check your local listings or watch full episodes here. In this year-end episode, some of the contributors to the The Atlantic’s January/February issue forecast what…

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What Was Your Biggest EV Lesson From 2023?

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s easy to look at the headlines and charts and feel a bit uneasy about the electric vehicle future. But the truth is that more people bought, rented, tested and drove EVs this year than ever before this year, and while it didn’t bring the permanent up-and-to-the-right adoption curve…

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Pick of the Day: 1967 Buick Riviera

The Buick Riviera has been a landmark 1960s collectible for years, yet its value among collectors has always been reasonable. In fact, the Riviera has among the strongest style/affordability quotient for decades. Our Pick of the Day is a great demonstration of what’s great about this model and what a great value it is in…

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10 insider tips for electric biking in the snow

Riding an e-bike in the snow can be an exhilarating experience, but it also poses unique challenges. The combination of electric power and snowy conditions requires a different approach to make sure you’re staying safe while having a blast. Here are ten tips to help you navigate the winter wonderland on your e-bike this year….

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