Helen Lewis

Helen Lewis is a staff writer at The Atlantic. She is the author of Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights and The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea and the host of the BBC’s long-form interview series, The Spark. At The Atlantic, she writes about the intersection of politics, society, and digital culture.

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  1. The Firebrand

    Abdul El-Sayed wants to win the Michigan Senate race his way—as an unabashed progressive populist and a fierce critic of Israel.

    Photograph of El-Sayed smiling against a black background
    Sarah Rice / Bloomberg / Getty
  2. Mothers for Sale

    Most of Europe bans commercial surrogacy. The United Nations likens it to slavery. But in the United States, business is booming.

    illustration with a couple sitting side by side and holding baby in air on the sloping back of a large silhouette of a pregnant woman, with watercolor trees and swirls in background
    Illustration by Molly Snee
  3. Joe Rogan’s New British Crush

    Rupert Lowe understands what the American right wants to hear.

    Collage with images of Joe Rogan, Rupert Lowe, and the words “Restore Britain.”
    Illustration by Paul Spella / The Atlantic; Sources: Jeff Bottari / Getty; Oli Scarff / AFP / Getty.