First Links — 5.7.14

At Midnight, All the Economists
Gabriel Rossman, the American Scene

Pop Versus Politics: Russia Steels Itself for Eurovision Backlash
Boris Barabanov, Russia Beyond the Headlines

As long as it’s healthy. But what if it’s not?
Wifeytini

“My relationship with my son feels like a rough draft”: An Interview with Brian Gresko
Jude Stewart, the Believer Logger

Larger Than Life
Brian Doyle, America

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