The Truth About Celebrities and Politics
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.
In his DNC address, former President Barack Obama warned about putting a premium on “money, fame, status,” and “likes.” At the same time, his fellow Democrats are shrewdly deploying celebrities and influencers to help propel Kamala Harris to victory this November.