My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked
I headed to Florida as a hardcore Covid-avoider, but after just three days, I was singing karaoke with strangers, throwing all caution to the wind.
Dec 16, 2021 / Elie Mystal
The Startling Postcolonial Poetics of “Coolitude” The Startling Postcolonial Poetics of “Coolitude”
Khal Thorabully’s epic poem “re-voices” the history of Indian indentured migration, and in the process imagines a new kind of transoceanic political solidarity.
Dec 16, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Aditya Bahl
Portraits in Minneapolis Portraits in Minneapolis
A street-art celebration of diversity.
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
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
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