The Drift
The Drift, Sophie, Max NormanThe Drift is a magazine of culture and politics.
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A gentler form of industrial capitalism
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Dear Sophie,
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Back issues are only $5 this week!
Whether your summer plans involve the beach, the porch, or the Great Indoors, The Drift makes an ideal companion. This week, join us in commemorating the contributions of Drift writers in days gone by: all back issues are just five dollars...
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