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Problems down on Earth are serious. Spending some time looking up isn’t a waste or distraction
National Affairs Editor
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April 7, 2026 12:06PM (EDT)
Problems down on Earth are serious. Spending some time looking up isn’t a waste or distraction
commentary
Problems down on Earth are serious. Spending some time looking up isn’t a waste or distraction
National Affairs Editor
Published
April 7, 2026 12:06PM (EDT)

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