<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: A Night at the Museum

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Since coming into office in October, Bolsonaro—the newly elected, ultranationalist president of Brazil—has repeatedly prioritized business interests over environmental concerns, opening up the Amazon rainforest for agriculture and mining while wresting land away from indigenous communities. He’s scheduled to speak at a black-tie gala at the museum in May—and some AMNH scientists are furious, since Bolsonaro’s actions are antithetical to the institution’s mission and values. While event organizers contend that the ceremony, while at the museum, isn’t technically