The New York Times Magazine
9/2/2016
It’s in America’s DNA to Be ‘Divisive’ The label used to mean the subject was worth arguing about. Now, in pop culture, sports and politics, it’s a conversation-ender. Text by Wesley Morris. Art Direction by Frank Augugliaro.
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