The Degraded State of the Union
The Atlantic Ideas • 2/26/2026
Summary
The title of the news story is "The Degraded State of the Union." It describes how presidential oratory historically aimed to elevate its audience through high seriousness and artful rhetoric, while also being high-minded and fair.
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