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The Immigrants Fueling the Gig Economy

Lauren Markham The Atlantic
man driving car The short-term promise of easy cash can trap individuals in bad long-term conditions. This article is the third in a series about how the gig economy is shaping the future of labor and what that means for workers.

Trumpism, Realized

Adam Serwer The Atlantic
People who would do this to children would do anything to anyone. Before this is over, they will be called to do worse.

How Lebanon Transformed Anthony Bourdain

Kim Ghattas The Atlantic
In 2006, he found himself in a country falling into war—an experience that forever altered how he would understand people, culture, history, and conflict.

The 60-Year Downfall of US Nuclear Power Has Left a Huge Mess

Fred Pearce The Atlantic
Washington’s Hanford Nuclear Reservation facility Despite the desperate efforts of the Trump Administration to rescue the nuclear industry, the demand for atomic energy is in irreversible decline. But before the country can abandon its nuclear plants, there's six decades of waste to deal with.

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Is Television Ready for Angry Women?

Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic
Producer Marti Noxon has two shows about women’s pain and rage debuting this summer—and the timing couldn’t be better.

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The Larger Concerns Behind the Teachers' Strikes

Alia Wong The Atlantic
For educators in Oklahoma and other states, the strike demands go far beyond better pay. The strike gets at the heart of some of the biggest issues facing America’s children: access to  effective teachers, high-quality learning materials, and modern facilities. 

The 'Slave Power' Behind Florida's Felon Disenfranchisement

Garrett Epps The Atlantic
Even though ex-felons do not have a “right” to vote the arbitrariness and potential bias of the restoration process offend “two First Amendment rights; namely, free association and free expression.”

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The Epic Grift of Dirty Money

Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic
Netflix’s new six-part documentary series is an enthralling take on cons and corporate malfeasance, from money laundering for cartels to the Trump Organization.
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