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Julie Beck

My name is Julie Beck, and I’m a writer who was born and raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan and now lives in Washington D.C. I’m a staff writer at The Atlantic, and I’m currently writing a book called The Friends We Made Along the Way, about the state of friendship in American culture.

Not Alone

Nov 14, 2024

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3 min read

Not Alone

I wrote about the post-election impulse to turn inward

Julie Beck
Julie Beck
Talking With Our Mouths

Oct 30, 2024

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8 min read

Talking With Our Mouths

Can I just call you?

Julie Beck
Julie Beck
Some Good Stuff About Friendship to Read (and Watch)

Oct 18, 2024

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7 min read

Some Good Stuff About Friendship to Read (and Watch)

Transactional, affirming, long-distance, and lifelong friendships

Julie Beck
Julie Beck
The Definitive Ranking of LaCroix Flavors

Sep 16, 2024

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10 min read

The Definitive Ranking of LaCroix Flavors

Guaranteed to be more comprehensive, accurate, and authoritative than the many that have already been published elsewhere, that's for sure.

Julie Beck
Julie Beck
What Bedbugs Taught Me About Social Infrastructure

Jul 23, 2024

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10 min read

What Bedbugs Taught Me About Social Infrastructure

My home is your castle

Julie Beck
Julie Beck
Specific Feeling: Touring Your Eras

May 23, 2024

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5 min read

Specific Feeling: Touring Your Eras

On Taylor Swift, old friends, and unexpected returns

Julie Beck
Julie Beck
The Books I Didn't Sell

Apr 18, 2024

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13 min read

The Books I Didn't Sell

On failed attempts and "wasted" time

Julie Beck
Julie Beck
Thoughts I Had Along the Way

Thoughts I Had Along the Way


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