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How ‘Lord of the Rings’ Shaped a Hopeless Generation
Two decades ago, our blind optimism dissolved as the real world fell into war. ‘Lord of the Rings’ became the ultimate millennial comfort viewing: a fantasy world in which the good guys actually win
How Conspiracy Theories Took Over Pro Fighting
QAnon has entered the ring. A sizable crew of WWE and MMA pros are suddenly dabbling in antisemitic, fringe-right narratives
‘My Way’ Has Always Been the Anthem of Despicable Men
The Frank Sinatra standard, which even he hated, is the soundtrack to funerals and Donald Trump’s presidency. Why do guys get off on its endless self-pity?
Can Abusers ‘Make It Right’ With Cash?
In the MeToo era, there’s been endless public discussion about how people who commit gender violence should be held accountable. One idea? They should literally pay up.
