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Can Cyrus Vance, Jr., Nail Trump?

Insiders say that the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation has dramatically intensified since the former President left office.

A Kansas Bookshop’s Fight with Amazon

The owner of the Raven bookstore wants to tell you how the e-commerce giant is hurting American downtowns.

It’s Morning (and Mourning) in Biden’s America

The President’s first prime-time address offered a whiff of post-pandemic optimism.

On Classic Hollywood’s “Problematic” Movies

A new TCM series contextualizes racism in film. Perhaps more insidious are onscreen sins of omission.

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Podcasts: Radio Hour

A weekly mix of in-depth interviews, profiles, and more, hosted by David Remnick.

Goings On About Town

The best things happening in New York City, as well as online and streaming.

Puzzles & Games Dept.

Play crosswords, cryptics, and more.

Caption Contest

We provide a cartoon, you provide a caption.

Spotlight

What Is Happening to the Republicans?

In becoming the party of Trump, the G.O.P. confronts the kind of existential crisis that has destroyed American parties in the past.

We Live in the World of “WandaVision”

The show asked what we want—and who we can be—after so much illusion.

The Link Between the Capitol Riot and Anti-Abortion Extremism

For decades, a conspiracy-minded brand of anti-abortion politics has been part of white-supremacist movements.

The Perils of the Posthumous Rap Album

What should happen to the unreleased recordings after an artist dies?

Harry, Meghan, and the Pact Between the Royals and the Press

The British writer Anthony Barnett says the royal controversy is evidence of a country in crisis.

Biden’s Dilemma Over Unaccompanied Minors

The new Administration is facing backlash for a policy that it says protects young migrants at the border.

How Much of Your Stuff Belongs to Big Tech?

In the digital era, the old rule book on ownership doesn’t work anymore. But beware of what’s replacing it.

The Weekend Puzzle

“Seinfeld” character whose dancing is described by George as “a full-body dry heave set to music”: six letters.

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In Focus

The Coronavirus Crisis

Coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, from the science of vaccines to the culture of quarantine.

Racial Injustice and Policing

Black Lives Matter, police brutality, and the long history of racism in America.

Reopening and the Economy

The impact of the pandemic and the efforts at recovery.

The Future of Democracy

An exploration of democracy in America.

From This Week’s Issue

March 15, 2021 Issue
Dog playing catch in front of buildings
“Captive Audience,” by Tom Gauld.

Humor

The Boyfriend Identity: Part 3

Part of him wants to bash her brains in. But another part wants to go home with her, put on their shlumpies, order Thai food, and watch three hours of “Shark Tank.”

The Boyfriend Identity: Part 2

“When I read a menu, I ignore my own preferences and wait to be told what to order. Why?”

Rand Paul Saddened to See Government Helping People

The Republican senator castigated his colleagues for “intrusively abetting people’s efforts to survive.”

Texas Drops Precautions

A few cowboy metaphors.

Is Your Dog Really Your Best Friend?

How many nicknames do you have for your dog? With whom do you share your exciting news?

Macmuffin: A Tragedy

Bubble, bubble, rat hair and stubble!

Fiction & Poetry

“The Shape of a Teardrop”

“What I really wanted to sue them for was giving birth to me in the first place.”

“Remembering a City and a Sickness”

“Where do they, / did they, / go, / the zapped rats, I mean.”

T. Coraghessan Boyle on the Limits of Parental Love

The author discusses “The Shape of a Teardrop,” his story from this week’s issue.

“How to Apologize”

“Cook a large fish.”