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Hope and High Drama: A Year With Two New Democratic Congresswomen
We followed Ayanna Pressley and Abigail Spanberger as they figured out Washington, forged alliances on the Hill — and clashed with their own party.
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The 11.24.19 Issue
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CreditPaola Kudacki for The New York Times The Mister Rogers No One Saw
Fred Rogers wasn’t just a brilliant educator and a profoundly moral person. He was an uncompromising artist.
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‘Queen & Slim’ Could Be One of the Great Love Stories of All Time — if You Let It
The film is a rare portrayal of black people in our fullness — angry and frightened and hurt, euphoric and loving and free.
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The Moms of TikTok Are Deeply Corny — and Gloriously Free
On Instagram, “mom” means linen-clad babies and perfect homes. On TikTok, it’s real women being their wholesome, goofy selves.
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Letter of Recommendation: Terry Theise Wine Catalogs
We think we know what we like — but do we understand why?
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CreditIllustration by Alicia Adamerovich Letter of RecommendationShe Had Two Heart Attacks, but Normal Arteries. What Was Going On?
Her doctors were puzzled until one asked a question she’d never heard before. The answer was yes, all the time, since childhood.
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CreditPhoto illustration by Ina Jang DiagnosisShould I Report Officiants Who Won’t Marry Same-Sex Couples?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on outing wedding vendors that won’t work with L.G.B.T.Q. couples and the problem with exploiting emergency-room services.
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CreditIllustration by Tomi Um The EthicistThis Breathtakingly Crisp Risotto Cake Is Italian Perfection
Repurpose creamy risotto Milanese as a crispy, golden disc. No garnish needed.
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CreditSarah Anne Ward for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Paola Andrea. EatWill Science Ever Give Us a Better Night’s Sleep?
Unraveling the mysteries of sleep might depend on studying the genes of people who don’t get much.
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How to Give Away Your Trust Fund
Don’t ignore a feeling that you have more than you need. Talk about money — with family and others.
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CreditIllustration by Radio TipThis poem examines what it means to be an immigrant on the edge.
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Credit PoemJudge John Hodgman on Bar Trivia Etiquette
How should one deal with a teammate willing to “die on this hill”?
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