Top 5 articles: Why we all wanna buy Gwyneth Paltrow's cookbooks
Also, Comment Mag is turning out some wonderful essays these days.
“The Tribes That Bind” (Comment Magazine)
Because, gosh. Anne Snyder, editor-in-chief of this magazine, has written a very good essay on tribalism and the sense that “we seem to be careening toward a holy war of untouchable subjectivities…subjectivities that are deeply personal, inherently moral, with profound political and social ramifications.”
“When a Promotion Leads to a Divorce” (The Atlantic)
Because as social arguments continue around gender roles and their effects on the makeup of our families and communities, the interesting angle is looking at what government does to accommodate trends and norms in thinking around these issues.
“What might Britain’s E.U. withdrawal mean for the Irish border? A photo essay.” (Washington Post)
Because this photo essay tries to explain the complicated issue of UK-EU Brexit negotiations separating Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland by visually showing how very soft and flexible border is at this point.
“Habits for Ideological Times” (Comment Magazine)
Because Comment is on a roll this week, apparently, and our friend Samuel Kimbriel has some great reflections on concepts/habits/disciplines to consider for reflection when the pull of ideology is so strong.
“Why We Can’t Get Enough Celebrity Mom Cookbooks” (Romper)
Because if you’ve ever thought about this phenomenon regarding why there’s a sudden surge in celebrity self-help cookbooks, but haven’t been able to articulate an answer, this essay offers one way to understand it.
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