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How Car Culture Funnels Drivers Into Debt, Jail, and Danger
A car is a necessity in most parts of the U.S. It also exposes drivers to fines, police harassment, and predatory loans.
by Jack McCordick
The Ludicrous, Depressing Appeal of the Crypto Guy
How Sam Bankman-Fried and other unscrupulous CEOs managed to swindle so many people
by Jacob Bacharach

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Zadie Smith Puts the Novel on Trial
“The Fraud” is a courtroom drama about an impostor, set against the backdrop of British imperialism. But the most suspect characters of all are the writers.
by Lynn Steger Strong
The Conservative Who Turned Against Corporate America
Sohrab Ahmari makes the case against big business. But how convincing is his commitment to help workers?
by Michael Kazin
The Changeling’s Problem With a Disappearing Woman
Apple’s horror series loses sight of the drama and grief at its center.
by Phillip Maciak
The Women Who Wrote Andy Warhol’s Novel
Nicole Flattery’s “Nothing Special” offers a glimpse of the fracturing experience of fame.
by Rachel Connolly
Are A.P. Classes a Waste of Time?
Advanced Placement courses are no recipe for igniting the intellect beyond high school. They’re a recipe for extinguishing it.
by Aaron R. Hanlon
 

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