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A cut above the West: America’s astounding economy

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Seven Books That Remain Banned in the 21st Century

Stephanie Studer is our US digital editor. She recommends seven books that remain banned in the 21st century. The American Library Association says its tally of ban requests from school boards and removals from library shelves has never been so high, 1,600 titles in 2021 alone.

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