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A history of political violence. Early in the morning on Saturday, June 14, a man drove a black SUV with

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| Carlos Blanco & Gustav Jönsson

Help wanted

Why are millions more Americans turning to talk therapy—and sticking with it? Carlos Blanco on the decline of a stigma, a shift in health coverage, and the individualization of treatment.
8 minute read
| SGNL

Brave new world

Is political violence in America really getting worse? Why are the ultra-wealthy buying more and larger superyachts? + New music from Neggy Gemmy, Yumi Zouma, & Buscabulla. Who is Bad Bunny? &c. … The member’s despatch, Week XXV.
17 minute read
| Sir William Browder & John Jamesen Gould

Cold cash

What do you do if you’re the European Union, and you’re sitting on more than $200 billion belonging to the Kremlin? Sir William Browder on a potential turning point in the Ukraine war.
10 minute read
| SGNL

Turning points

What’s been holding back those U.S.-Iran nuclear talks? What’s happening to democracy in Mexico? + New music from Ben LaMar Gay and Baxter Dury. What’s so important about Sly Stone and Brian Wilson? &c. … The member’s despatch, Week XXIV.
19 minute read
| Allison Braden & Brian Hart

Red sea

Why is China building so many ships? Brian Hart on its plan to turn overwhelming commercial advantage into military power.
9 minute read
| SGNL

Midnight sun

Is anyone actually winning in Ukraine? Why do so many ex-Soviet kleptocrats live in London? + Music from Yussef Dayes. What’s drill rap—and what happens when you mix it with American jazz? &c. … The member’s despatch, Week XXIII.
17 minute read
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