The world no longer takes Trump seriously, by Tom Nichols
Plus: Florida decided there were too many children, Alexandra Petri writes

Catch up on The Atlantic with an editor’s selection of stories that will continue to spark conversations in the week ahead.

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At parades and in the halls of global power, America has been sidelined.

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Lawsuits, lawsuits, and more lawsuits

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He keeps trying to get one of his very own.

America’s health secretary has moved into attack mode.

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The state’s elimination of vaccine mandates is a courageous first step toward decluttering itself of any excess kids.