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‘As bad as it gets without body bags.’
Why the Austin airport situation was so dangerous.
James Fallows
Feb 7
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Framing: In Honor of Eric Boehlert.
We have lost a crucially incisive voice, and a kind and generous person. Here is an attempt to continue in his spirit.
James Fallows
Apr 6, 2022
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On That ProPublica ‘Chinese Lab Leak’ Story.
A talk with a longtime translator, on why Mandarin does not include a 'super-secret version' for discussing government plans.
James Fallows
Dec 7, 2022
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The Skill Involved in Zelensky's Congressional Address
The words of the speech were ‘left brain,’ with careful writerly eloquence. The in-person performance was ‘right brain,’ with emotional power beyond the…
James Fallows
Dec 23, 2022
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That Runway Incursion at JFK: What Went Wrong and Right
One more illustration of calm, quick competence under pressure.
James Fallows
Jan 16
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Why Biden’s SOTU Worked.
Simple principles, simply applied.
James Fallows
Feb 9
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A Lucky Country, on Thin Ice
Where we stand, June 30, 2022
James Fallows
Jun 30, 2022
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Twitter Is Our Future
What's happening to the entire media, in speeded-up time-lapse form.
James Fallows
Nov 5, 2022
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Jimmy Carter: Unlucky President, Lucky Man
Ninety-eight years of an exceptional life. What I learned by working for him long ago, and by studying his example since then.
James Fallows
Feb 22
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‘There Are Only Five Media Stories’
But now I am ready to start on number six.
James Fallows
Oct 23, 2022
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A Branch of Government Self-Destructs
The Supreme Court's power depends on its legitimacy. It has given that away.
James Fallows
Jun 24, 2022
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The Political Press Needs a Time Out
It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. How about if we waste less time trying: A proposal.
James Fallows
Nov 9, 2022
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