With a Confusing Musical Finale, ‘Transparent’ Ends on a Low Note With a Confusing Musical Finale, ‘Transparent’ Ends on a Low Note
The show’s campy and chaotic end reflects its many fitful evolutions across its five seasons.
Sep 27, 2019 / Naomi Gordon-Loebl
Puzzle No. 3511 Puzzle No. 3511
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 8 Reed concealing sheep left a smoky hole in the ground (8) 9 Operator with tractor trailer in the beginning (6) 10 …
Sep 26, 2019 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Stop Getting Married on Plantations Stop Getting Married on Plantations
Monuments to slavery won’t lose their romantic allure until Americans understand the horrors of their own history.
Sep 26, 2019 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
A New Generation of Jewish Activists Is Transforming Judaism Itself A New Generation of Jewish Activists Is Transforming Judaism Itself
Atalia Omer’s new book considers how American Jews are making solidarity with Palestinians a central feature of their spiritual practice and identity.
Sep 26, 2019 / Nathan Goldman
Making Sense of Trump’s Rise Making Sense of Trump’s Rise
Three new books try to explain how we got such a massive jerk in the White House.
Sep 26, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
Fascist Celebrity Rehab Fascist Celebrity Rehab
What are collaborators to do when their career is on the line? They get by with a little help from their friends.
Sep 25, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
A Queer Underground Novel Finally Gets Its Due A Queer Underground Novel Finally Gets Its Due
A new edition of Larry Mitchell and Ned Asta’s 1977 book The Faggots & Their Friends offers both queer consolation and fuel for fighting.
Sep 25, 2019 / Sam Huber
New Air Force Anthem New Air Force Anthem
“Air Force says it sent crews to Trump’s Scottish resort up to 40 times.” —Politico Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Foreign threats ready to quell. As we fly, we begin to pon…
Sep 24, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Vexed Meaning of Equality in Gilded Age America The Vexed Meaning of Equality in Gilded Age America
The agrarian, feminist, and labor movements of the 19th century elevated equality to a cardinal principle, but all three fell short when it came to transcending the divide of...
Sep 24, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner