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<em>The Atlantic </em>Daily: Should Trump’s Aides Disobey His Orders?

The “resistance” described in an anonymous official’s <em>New York Times </em>op-ed. Plus the backlash to Nike’s new ad campaign, what technology means for democracy, and more
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Mutinous Message: An anonymous op-ed published in The New York Times by “a senior official in the Trump administration” says that high-ranking members of the president’s team are disgusted with his decisions—and are actively working to blunt their impact. David Frum explains what’s wrong with this approach.

Boston City Councilwoman Ayanna Pressley beat longtime Though Pressley and Capuano share progressive positions on many issues, Pressley would bring the added perspective of an African American woman to Congress—and her victory signifies

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