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How Putin Humiliated Trump

By Jonathan Lemire

Why the president suddenly sounds tougher on Russia

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The Trump Administration Is Violating the First Rule of Disasters

By Zoë Schlanger

Good disaster management is premised on preparation.

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I Left My Church—And Found Christianity

By Monty Bennett

I spent years telling myself that I could love my church enough to make up for all the love I would never have. But to affirm the goodness of my sexuality, I had to find a new home.

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The Pulpit Wasn’t Made for This

By Esau McCaulley

Churches are now allowed to endorse political candidates. They should resist the temptation.

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Why Trump Can’t Make the Epstein Story Go Away

By Jonathan Chait

His brainwashing powers are finite.

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