Richard Powers on the Standing of Trees Richard Powers on the Standing of Trees
The author of The Overstory hikes through the Great Smoky Mountains and discusses giving personhood to nonhumans.
Feb 17, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter
The Modern GOP Is Built on Lies The Modern GOP Is Built on Lies
In some ways Trump is more truthful than previous Republican presidents.
Feb 14, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman
Tame Impala Is Feeling Serenity Now Tame Impala Is Feeling Serenity Now
The Australian band’s contemplative new album finds calm in its stadium rock ambitions.
Feb 14, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Marcus J. Moore
Puzzle No. 3525 Puzzle No. 3525
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Musical chairs, ultimately, amid sprinkles at mid-month (May, for instance) (4,4,5) 9 Llama’s cousin kept by Nicar…
Feb 13, 2020 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
070 Shake’s Master Plan 070 Shake’s Master Plan
The New Jersey rapper’s debut album is a showcase for a one-of-a-kind voice.
Feb 13, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Kearse
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Is a Queer Soap Opera and There’s Nothing Wrong With That ‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Is a Queer Soap Opera and There’s Nothing Wrong With That
Talking, laughing, loving, breathing, fighting, fucking, crying, drinking—but not much in terms of politics.
Feb 12, 2020 / Naomi Gordon-Loebl
The Vote to Acquit Trump The Vote to Acquit Trump
He lies about how much he owns. But one thing’s true, and very scary: The US Senate has become His wholly owned subsidiary.
Feb 11, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Letters From the February 24, 2020, Issue Letters From the February 24, 2020, Issue
Competing theories… A serious misconception (web only)…
Feb 11, 2020 / Our Readers and Gabriel Winant
Family Portrait With Enchiladas and a Movie Family Portrait With Enchiladas and a Movie
Picture this: my heart as thick orange as manteca as we turn on Twister for what has to be the sixteenth time since 1996, and my parents are tired of it now, but I really be…
Feb 11, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Analicia Sotelo