A Searing Reminder That Trump Is Unwell

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Donald Trump’s bizarre diatribe at the Republican National Convention shows why the prodemocracy coalition is so worried about beating the GOP nominee—even if it means that Joe Biden must step down.

But first, here are three new stories from The Atlantic.

• It’s official: The Supreme Court ignores its own precedent.