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Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and US Secretary of State John Kerry

Why Russia Is Emerging as the World’s Indispensable Diplomatic Power Why Russia Is Emerging as the World’s Indispensable Diplomatic Power

Moscow, working in concert with others, has set courses toward the diplomatic resolution of several key conflicts.

Feb 22, 2018 / Patrick Lawrence

Muller in June, 2017

Hyping the Mueller Indictment Hyping the Mueller Indictment

Do the charges against Russian individuals and organizations really describe the “second-worst foreign attack on America”?

Feb 22, 2018 / Aaron Maté

Albany County Jail

Waiting for Cuomo: NY Prisoners Hope for Clemency From the Governor Waiting for Cuomo: NY Prisoners Hope for Clemency From the Governor

It’s time for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to live up to his pledge and cut short more prison sentences.

Feb 22, 2018 / Victoria Law

‘Black Panther,’ Beyond Expectations

‘Black Panther,’ Beyond Expectations ‘Black Panther,’ Beyond Expectations

The big-budget pop movie surprises with themes and emotions that might escape the attention of action fans but are present all the same.

Feb 22, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans

Putin Trump billboard

Russian Meddling Russian Meddling

Their cyber-warfare’s in the spotlight’s glare. The proof is there. Our government’s aware They mean to tear apart the trust we share That votes we cast are counted, fair and squar…

Feb 22, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Comix Nation

Comix Nation Comix Nation

ignore this…

Feb 22, 2018 / Peter Kuper

Where the wall meets the river

Where the wall meets the river Where the wall meets the river

the neighbors who begged it built are astonished they can no longer see the river taste it sweeten it for the fevered child Where the wall meets the river the neighbors cease to be…

Feb 22, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Shanna Compton

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Letters From the March 19-26, 2018, Issue Letters From the March 19-26, 2018, Issue

Heartbreaking foresight… Corrections (alas)… Off base [web only]

Feb 22, 2018 / Our Readers and Bill Fletcher Jr.

Puzzle No. 3458

Puzzle No. 3458 Puzzle No. 3458

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Mixture made from tonic ingredients, in various proportions (10)  6 Eisenhower almost backed up religious leader (4…

Feb 22, 2018 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Wormy

Wormy Wormy

A presidency is a terrible thing to waste.

Feb 22, 2018 / OppArt / Sally Gardner

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