A bit of inconvenience can be useful. This is an edition of Time-Travel Thursdays, a journey through The Atlantic 's archives to contextualize the present and surface delightful treasures.
Isabel Fattal is an Assistant Editor at The Atlantic. She covers a diverse range of topics including culture and society, health and wellness, and government and politics, with a particular focus on social issues such as abortion and family relationships. Isabel's work has been featured in The Atlantic, where she explores the intersection of current events and cultural narratives.