LeBron James Wins His Own Rumble in the Jungle LeBron James Wins His Own Rumble in the Jungle
Muhammad Ali staked his claim to the title of the Greatest when he beat George Foreman at the Rumble in the Jungle. LeBron James just gave us the sequel.
Jun 20, 2016 / Dave Zirin
By Screening ‘The Magnitsky Act,’ the Newseum Stood Up for the First Amendment By Screening ‘The Magnitsky Act,’ the Newseum Stood Up for the First Amendment
Should ultra-wealthy foreign nationals be able to transform their personal vendettas against foreign governments into law?
Jun 20, 2016 / James Carden
USPS vs. Congress USPS vs. Congress
If ever there was a time to make a case for the Postal Service’s necessity in American civic, political, and cultural life, it may have already passed.
Jun 20, 2016 / Nathan Smith
What Rebecca Schiff Knows What Rebecca Schiff Knows
Her most obvious forebear in minimalist stories is Lydia Davis. But Schiff is certainly charting her own path.
Jun 17, 2016 / Erin Vanderhoof
Tony Tulathimutte’s Worst-Case Scenarios Tony Tulathimutte’s Worst-Case Scenarios
In Private Citizens, the world is ridiculous enough for truths to stand out among absurdities.
Jun 17, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Larissa Pham
Shrewd Taming Shrewd Taming
Despite its all-female cast, a new production of The Taming of the Shrew is still a man’s story.
Jun 16, 2016 / Carey Purcell
An Explanation of Trump’s Explanation of His Attack on Judge Curiel An Explanation of Trump’s Explanation of His Attack on Judge Curiel
If you’ve been thinking Donald Trump Is racist, boorish, crude, It turns out that it’s you at fault: You’ve simply misconstrued.
Jun 16, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Puzzle No. 3401 Puzzle No. 3401
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Evil supplier of money running game (9) 6 Prickly ones perform in front of Charles I (5) 9 Sanufactures? (5) 10 P…
Jun 16, 2016 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
A James Brown Book Like No Other A James Brown Book Like No Other
Kill ’Em and Leave is a stunningly unorthodox book, indifferent to the conventions of biographical nonfiction.
Jun 16, 2016 / Books & the Arts / David Hajdu
Bad Intelligence Bad Intelligence
David Price’s long battle against anthropology’s collaborations with the national-security state.
Jun 16, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Peter C. Baker