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By Jeannette Cooperman Verified, Ben Fulton, John Griswold Verified
| The Common Reader
My poor friend. She sent me this nice article from the BBC about how travelers to the World Cup “are discovering little-known slices of Americana away from the host cities.” The word “triggered” would be apt. I had already seen the social media reels and posts—and in my deep cynicism, had wondered who put these people up to it. Such enthusiasm, for a country that had jacked up prices and barred quite a few furriners from even entering?
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Busload of Faith to Get By

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By Jeannette Cooperman Verified, Ben Fulton, John Griswold Verified
| The Common Reader
I took a Flix bus to Chicago, determined to be there for the Juneteenth opening of the Obama Presidential Center. “You took a what?” friends said, bemused that I did not fly, drive, or even take the train. But I love buses. I love the way everybody shows up prepared, arms stuffed with their own pillows, blankets, snacks, and books. I love that there is no snobbish sorting into pricey, spacious elite seats and seats for the rest of us.
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How Shopping Became Miserable

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By Jeannette Cooperman Verified, Ben Fulton, John Griswold Verified
| The Common Reader
One foot on a tangle of tree root, I looked down at my beloved Merrell hiking boots and noticed big, frayed holes on both sides. Time to spring for a new pair. To be loyal, I went—in the flesh—to REI, but they had only waterproof hiking boots. “Tariffs,” muttered the salesperson. This might be harder than I thought. I tried Lorrie’s, where I was informed that they never carried anything but waterproof, and it really was best, otherwise my boots would smell. I came home and took a big sniff.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editor of an alumni magazine, so not quite journalism; then managing editor of a city magazine. First, really, was freelancing.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

oh God yes. Did you not see the gray hair? A MANUAL typewriter, followed by a fancy IBM Selectric.

How is social media changing news?

Headlines must now make sexy or jolting declarations. Attention span is gone and with it, complexity. Self-obsession rules.
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