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“I think the mix of narrative and analysis that the 'New Yorker' requires is a perfect expression of what my parents each gave me.”

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Afghanistan can't police its borders, and its neighbors give sanctuary and assistance to insurgents.

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America's vast population of working poor can only get so poor before even Walmart is out of reach.

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The Olympics are never just about sports.

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Amazon's identity and goals are never clear and always fluid, which makes the company destabilizing and intimidating.

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Everything seems set up for success in digital journalism - money, eyeballs, software, brands.

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Early experience shapes the structure and function of the brain. This reveals the fundamental way in which gene expression is determined by experience.

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