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Readers respond to our May 2026 issue.
Marlon James Returns to Realism, and to Jamaica
In his new novel, gay men struggle to escape violence in Kingston.
The Man Who Refused to Sit on the Sidelines
Kevin Dowdell, a lieutenant in an elite FDNY rescue unit, taught his sons to take action. When he disappeared on…
Trump Attempts Patience
But how long can the impulsive, reactive president show restraint?
The Battles Trump Can’t Stop Fighting
The president has spent the past week re-litigating old conflicts.
What Do Sex and Gender Even Mean Now?
The history of a semantic mess––and a way out of it
A Little Bit of Shopping, All the Time
Why it’s so exhausting to buy stuff now
Are Men to Blame for the Birth-Rate Collapse?
Whether dads do their fair share of the housework appears to have no effect on fertility.
Atlantic Trivia: Color Theory
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.