Culture

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel Made Oral History Studs Terkel Made Oral History

Ten years after his death, Terkel’s voice is still a vivid part of our shared experience.

Oct 29, 2018 / Peter Dreier

In Praise of Underdogs

In Praise of Underdogs In Praise of Underdogs

Three recent New York gallery shows offer a glimpse into the wonderful work happening in the shadows of the mainstream art market.

Oct 29, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is a Thrilling Mess

Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is a Thrilling Mess Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is a Thrilling Mess

His remake of the 1977 horror classic is stylish and intriguing despite its flaws.

Oct 29, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

Gees Bend quilt

Can You Copyright a Quilt? Can You Copyright a Quilt?

Long after their iconic American quilts caught the art world's attention, the Gee's Bend artisans are taking control of their legacy.

Oct 29, 2018 / Alexandra Marvar

Robyn’s Radical Return

Robyn’s Radical Return Robyn’s Radical Return

Honey, the Swedish artist’s first solo album in eight years, is a triumph of cerebral pop music. 

Oct 26, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Natasha Lewis

Trump walking east room

Donald Trump’s Debasement of American Democracy Donald Trump’s Debasement of American Democracy

Jill Lepore on Trump and history.

Oct 26, 2018 / Jon Wiener

Voting ballot box

The GOP and Voter Suppression The GOP and Voter Suppression

Amidst all the campaigning babble, One strategy’s always worth noting: To keep them from voting against us We simply need keep them from voting,…

Oct 25, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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

Fact in fiction… AOC prepares for DC… Performing patriarchy…

Oct 25, 2018 / Our Readers and Elias Rodriques

Puzzle No. 3481

Puzzle No. 3481 Puzzle No. 3481

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  8 Corporate practice I’d reflected about has an exciting quality (10)  9 A biblical brother nearly produces a faddish…

Oct 25, 2018 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Congress’s History of Violence

Congress’s History of Violence Congress’s History of Violence

A new history of the antebellum years reminds us that politics on Capitol Hill has never been civil.

Oct 25, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Andrew Delbanco

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