Articles by Philip Bump

Philip Bump wrote about the news for Gristmill. He now writes for The Atlantic Wire.

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Milk sales have declined sharply, perhaps because we aren’t all babies

Declining sales point to the fact that fewer Americans are drinking milk. Philip Bump offers an explanation -- plus reasons why it's gross anyway.

Philip Bump Culture
BP emails reveal the company underreported the 2010 Gulf spill

Did you just die of shock? Sorry if you just died of shock.

Philip Bump Technology
For the first time, cities see a drop in childhood obesity

From New York and L.A. to small cities in Nebraska and Alaska, childhood obesity rates are inching downward. The reasons aren't yet known.

Philip Bump Cities
Politico’s top secret megascoop on the link between energy and the economy

The D.C. paper of record outdoes itself on putting insider obsequiousness before information.

Philip Bump Technology