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TV’s Dystopia Boom TV’s Dystopia Boom

The nightmarish future ain’t what it used to be.

Feb 1, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Evan Kindley

Korea Olympics

The Winter Olympics Offers a Glimpse of Peace for Korea The Winter Olympics Offers a Glimpse of Peace for Korea

But will it last—and can it rein in Trump’s dangerous saber rattling?

Feb 1, 2018 / Tim Shorrock

Womens March Las Vegas

The Reasons Why White Women Vote Republican—and What to Do About It The Reasons Why White Women Vote Republican—and What to Do About It

White women do not—and likely will not—constitute the progressive base. But many more of them might vote Democratic in the coming elections.

Feb 1, 2018 / Julie Kohler

Syrian Family Bombed Building

The US Turns Its Back on the World’s Most Vulnerable The US Turns Its Back on the World’s Most Vulnerable

The Trump administration reveals, again, its contempt for TPS and will stop giving protected status to Syrians.

Feb 1, 2018 / Julianne Hing

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The Dawn of an Affair With Stormy Daniels The Dawn of an Affair With Stormy Daniels

Though rusty at consensual sex, He thought it might be worth a try If he could think of how to start— Which part of her to grab her by.

Feb 1, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

White House Staff Cuts, Year 2

White House Staff Cuts, Year 2 White House Staff Cuts, Year 2

ignore this…

Feb 1, 2018 / Ward Sutton

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Letters From the February 26, 2018, Issue Letters From the February 26, 2018, Issue

A rose is a rose is a rose?… Lawyers, yes, but Christian?… Dishonorable mention…

Feb 1, 2018 / Our Readers

You’ve Been on Earth So Long Already

You’ve Been on Earth So Long Already You’ve Been on Earth So Long Already

All my life all I’ve wanted was to be myself and someone else. Not theirs but them. My shame about this greed made me hesitant with other children. I wanted what they wanted, but a…

Feb 1, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Elizabeth Metzger

America Will Be

America Will Be America Will Be

after Langston Hughes I am now at the age where my father calls me brother when we say goodbye. Take care of yourself, brother, he whispers a half beat before we hang up the phone,…

Feb 1, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Bennett

Puzzle No. 3455

Puzzle No. 3455 Puzzle No. 3455

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Bishop likely is married in sacred ritual (7)  5 Psychologist gives name to crappy performing ensemble (3,4)  9 Thr…

Feb 1, 2018 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

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