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MAGA-Vision Goggles! MAGA-Vision Goggles!

They’re the only protection against the persuasive power of reality.

Dec 3, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

The Flaunting Sweetness of ‘It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’

The Flaunting Sweetness of ‘It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ The Flaunting Sweetness of ‘It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’

On Marielle Heller’s Mr. Rogers biopic, Todd Haynes’s tale of corporate malfeasance, and more.

Dec 3, 2019 / Stuart Klawans

Where Billionaires Stand on the Presidency

Where Billionaires Stand on the Presidency Where Billionaires Stand on the Presidency

First Schultz thought he might, then Steyer jumped in. Now Bloomberg’s announced. (Though his chances are thin, He hopes with his dough he won’t need early states.) No word yet fro…

Dec 3, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Comix Nation

Comix Nation Comix Nation

ignore this…

Dec 3, 2019 / Peter Kuper

From ‘Diary’

From ‘Diary’ From ‘Diary’

I hate this sweater but I’m too cold not to wear it as a metaphor for my career.   My therapist says yes corporations take advantage of human beings’ ambitious nature.  …

Dec 3, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Marisa Crawford

Is the ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel Anything but Fan Service?

Is the ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel Anything but Fan Service? Is the ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel Anything but Fan Service?

Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments is caught between grappling with the politics of the moment and the politics of television success.

Dec 2, 2019 / Sarah Jones

FKA Twigs, High Priestess of Pop Music’s Avant-Garde

FKA Twigs, High Priestess of Pop Music’s Avant-Garde FKA Twigs, High Priestess of Pop Music’s Avant-Garde

Mixing sacred imagery and snatches of memoir, the British artist’s new album is Magdalene a beautiful and eerie statement.

Dec 2, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Julyssa Lopez

Eric Foner’s Story of American Freedom

Eric Foner’s Story of American Freedom Eric Foner’s Story of American Freedom

Charting the ironies of freedom won and lost during and after the Civil War, the American historian has also helped us better understand the ambiguous consequences of what were alm...

Dec 2, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin

The Resistance of Kathy Griffin

The Resistance of Kathy Griffin The Resistance of Kathy Griffin

“I was the test case. I want to make sure that they can never do to anyone what they did to me, not on my watch.”

Nov 29, 2019 / Danny Goldberg

Puzzle No. 3517

Puzzle No. 3517 Puzzle No. 3517

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Athlete’s company getting back inside (just kidding!) (4)  3 Flip game console recording and support accommodations…

Nov 28, 2019 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

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