The Last Days of the Beatles The Last Days of the Beatles
Does Peter Jackson’s eight-hour documentary give us the fullest picture of the band’s late history?
Dec 15, 2021 / Books & the Arts / David Hajdu
The Greatest Teacher of America’s Great Art Form The Greatest Teacher of America’s Great Art Form
The pianist Barry Harris, who died last week, dedicated his life to continuing the oral tradition of jazz improvisation.
Dec 15, 2021 / Ethan Iverson
What Is the Relationship Between Democracy and Authoritarianism? What Is the Relationship Between Democracy and Authoritarianism?
The Age of Revolution inaugurate a new era in modern history defined not only by new democratic institutions but also by despots and charismatic leaders.
Dec 14, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Tyler Stovall
Senator Hawley Touts Masculinity Senator Hawley Touts Masculinity
Josh Hawley says we need more men With pride in all that manly stuff. If Hawley means more men like him, Well, thanks, but we’ve got quite enough.
Dec 14, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Letters From the December 27, 2021/January 3, 2022, Issue Letters From the December 27, 2021/January 3, 2022, Issue
Value proposition… Funny women…
Dec 14, 2021 / Our Readers
The Finger Lakes Are Being Poisoned The Finger Lakes Are Being Poisoned
The birthplace of American feminism is being buried under a mountain of garbage.
Dec 14, 2021 / Susan Brind Morrow
A Year on a Hinge of History A Year on a Hinge of History
If we want to save the republic, we will have to do it ourselves.
Dec 13, 2021 / D.D. Guttenplan
The Making of Tom Stoppard The Making of Tom Stoppard
How mistaken identity and acts of reinvention define the life and work of the British playwright.
Dec 13, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Hannah Gold
Protect Human Rights Day, Every Day Protect Human Rights Day, Every Day
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on December 10, 1948. This year’s theme is Equality.
Dec 9, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo