Mary Frances Whitfield Bears Witness Mary Frances Whitfield Bears Witness
A graceful collection of the painter’s works about racial violence goes on exhibit in Birmingham, Alabama, as residents confront a difficult history.
Aug 29, 2019 / Alexandra Marvar
Rachel Monroe’s Elegant Dissection of True Crime Fanaticism Rachel Monroe’s Elegant Dissection of True Crime Fanaticism
In Savage Appetites, she sketches an unconventional history of some of the 21st century’s most notable and horrific crimes—through the eyes of women on the edges of these acts.
Aug 28, 2019 / Sophie Haigney
Trump Pressures Israel to Deny Entry to Two Members of Congress Trump Pressures Israel to Deny Entry to Two Members of Congress
A president’s powers should not be employed To get back at people with whom he’s annoyed. But this one’s so eager to punish his foes, he May next send the troops in to capture Pelo…
Aug 27, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Carolyn Forché’s Powerful Reckoning Carolyn Forché’s Powerful Reckoning
In her memoir, the poet confronts America’s role in El Salvador’s brutal civil war.
Aug 27, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Suzy Hansen
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Aug 27, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The Magic of Megan Thee Stallion and Jai Paul The Magic of Megan Thee Stallion and Jai Paul
Two distinct artists defined the sound of this summer.
Aug 27, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Bijan Stephen
The Many Lives of Romare Bearden The Many Lives of Romare Bearden
An abstract expressionist and master of collage, an intellectual and outspoken activist, Bearden evolved as much as his times did.
Aug 26, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Nell Painter
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Is a Science Fiction Film ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Is a Science Fiction Film
Far from wallowing in nostalgia, Tarantino is using alternative history to critique conventional Hollywood endings.
Aug 23, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Puzzle No. 3507 Puzzle No. 3507
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Heard location makes sense (5) 4 Vessels with a hint of serious trouble try to return filled with oxygen (9) 9 Es…
Aug 22, 2019 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto