Dear James 2025

The Atlantic

2025

Selection of illustrations made for The Atlantic's Dear James weekly column on 2025.
Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles a reader’s existential worry. He wants to hear about what’s ailing, torturing, or nagging you.

Text: James Parker.

AD: Akshita Chandra and Jehan Jillani.

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