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The Ghost of Lady Murasaki

A thousand years ago, she wrote The Tale of Genji, a story of sex and intrigue in Japan’s imperial court. I went to Kyoto to find her.

‘Make McCarthy Great Again’

Laura Loomer has become the Joseph McCarthy of the Trump era.

What We Gain When We Stop Caring

A series of viral videos has doubled as an ode to fed-up women and a repudiation of male expectations.

Trump Has No (Legal) Power to Mess With the Election

But that won’t stop him from finding ways to make chaos.

A ‘MAHA Box’ Might Be Coming to Your Doorstep

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to ship fresh food directly to Americans.

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