Is There Such a Thing as Black Thought?

Is There Such a Thing as Black Thought?
In an uncategorizable new musical, “Black No More,” the rapper Tariq Trotter investigates Black identity — a matter that has occupied his whole career.
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Poem: Albeit

Poem: Albeit
Carolina Ebeid’s spring-ish poem is filled with mysteries, starting with the title and first line that launch us in medias res, making us feel as if we’re eavesdropping.
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Judge John Hodgman on Burned Popcorn

Judge John Hodgman on Burned Popcorn
Is it really a French thing?
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The Waco Biker Shootout and the Judgment That Never Came

The Waco Biker Shootout and the Judgment That Never Came
How 177 arrests led to no convictions — a tangled, seven-year tale of prosecutorial hubris and tenacious defense.
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The Beef Patty Is Jamaica in the Palm of Your Hand

The Beef Patty Is Jamaica in the Palm of Your Hand
One of our new Eat columnists, Bryan Washington, on a quintessentially Jamaican food that’s now found all over the world.
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The Strange Connection Between Mono and M.S.

The Strange Connection Between Mono and M.S.
New research proves a virus — one that almost all of us have — “causes” multiple sclerosis.
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Can a Reality TV Show Sell You on a $2,298 E-Bike?

Can a Reality TV Show Sell You on a $2,298 E-Bike?
Welcome to “Bike Hunters,” a Dutch YouTube series that promises to recover stolen e-bikes — but really makes you want one of your own.
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The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas
The Supreme Court justice and his wife battled for years for a more conservative America. New reporting shows how far she was willing to go after Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.
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Try New Fruit. The Weirder, the Better.

Try New Fruit. The Weirder, the Better.
Each tasting is a chance to be rendered wide-eyed and wordless.
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How to Appreciate Spiders

How to Appreciate Spiders
Start with the webs. Control your fear. Most species are harmless.
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How Much Help Do I Owe My Debt-Ridden Dad?

How Much Help Do I Owe My Debt-Ridden Dad?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the duties we have to our parents.
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Laurie Santos on Why Her Yale Students Have so Much Anxiety

Laurie Santos on Why Her Yale Students Have so Much Anxiety
The cognitive scientist Laurie Santos says “we’re fighting cultural forces that are telling us, ‘You’re not happy enough.’”
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‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’

‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’
As the coronavirus spread, demand for nurses came from every corner. Some jobs for travelers paid more than $10,000 a week. Will the boom last?
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Hating Your Job Is Cool. But Is It a Labor Movement?

Hating Your Job Is Cool. But Is It a Labor Movement?
Inside the rise and fall of r/antiwork — the Reddit community that made it OK to quit, but couldn’t quite do anything else.
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The Age of Anti-Ambition

The Age of Anti-Ambition
When 25 million people leave their jobs, it’s about more than just burnout.
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Babies Have Entered the Chat

Babies Have Entered the Chat
Up close and personal with work-from-home parents — and their unruly new colleagues.
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Do Today’s Unions Have a Fighting Chance Against Corporate America?

Do Today’s Unions Have a Fighting Chance Against Corporate America?
For the workers who haven’t joined the Great Resignation, this moment has inspired a new wave of organizing — and a brutal pushback.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Joint Birthday

Judge John Hodgman on the Joint Birthday
Is it weird to share the celebration when the other person is turning 30?
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Poem: Kingdom

Poem: Kingdom
A poem that’s a spiteful elegy against the indifference surrounding a death.
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Chicken and Potatoes With Commanding Flavor

Chicken and Potatoes With Commanding Flavor
Country Captain is a Southern classic with roots in the British Empire. This Anglo-Indian version is simple yet luxurious.
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Should We Fire Our Unvaccinated Babysitter?

Should We Fire Our Unvaccinated Babysitter?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on balancing personal loyalties against possible Covid exposure in this phase of the pandemic.
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How to Count Polar Bears

How to Count Polar Bears
Get an aerial vantage. If you spot fresh tracks, follow them until you find an animal.
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Watching This Movie Taught Me It Was OK to Fail

Watching This Movie Taught Me It Was OK to Fail
Gena Rowlands’s destabilizing brilliance in “Opening Night” turned out to be the reassurance I needed.
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Judge John Hodgman on Haunting Your Friends

Judge John Hodgman on Haunting Your Friends
Can your bros deny you the opportunity to annoy them from beyond the grave?
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Poem: A Sunny Morning in the Square

Poem: A Sunny Morning in the Square
In this poem, a Polish city is filled with ghosts of Jews who are still trying to speak, warning us about the perils of war and inhumanity.
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Bob Odenkirk’s Long Road to Serious Success

Bob Odenkirk’s Long Road to Serious Success
He was a comedian’s comedian — until “Better Call Saul” revealed him as a peerless portrayer of broken souls. What will he turn himself into next?
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This Pan Sauce Set My Cooking Free

This Pan Sauce Set My Cooking Free
A tangy mix of lime juice, maple syrup and Dijon work well with just about anything.
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The Rise of the Over-50 Fashion Mentors

The Rise of the Over-50 Fashion Mentors
They’ve already seen the trends, chased the goods and graduated into freedom.
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Is It OK That I’m OK With Our Mom’s Adultery?

Is It OK That I’m OK With Our Mom’s Adultery?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on when disclosing a secret is a betrayal — and more.
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The Power of a Good Cry

The Power of a Good Cry
Among the instruments in an actor’s tool kit, none are more mysterious than crying. How should we feel about tears from our other public figures?
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Cheetos Flamin’ Hots Made Me Who I Am

Cheetos Flamin’ Hots Made Me Who I Am
In middle school, I envied the wealthy white kids. But I had something they didn’t have, too.
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My Housecleaner Is Sick a Lot. Do I Have to Stick With Her?

My Housecleaner Is Sick a Lot. Do I Have to Stick With Her?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what people owe long-term domestic workers.
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How to Smile Dominantly

How to Smile Dominantly
It should be asymmetrical. Try leaning back. Just remember, being aggressive isn’t the same as actual power.
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Christopher Walken Shares the Secrets of Acting Like Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken Shares the Secrets of Acting Like Christopher Walken
“I’ve played scenes pretending that I was Elvis or Bugs Bunny or a U-boat commander.”
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Michael Flynn Is Still at War

Michael Flynn Is Still at War
The general tried to persuade Donald Trump to use the military to overturn the 2020 election. A year later, he and his followers are fighting the same battle by other means.
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Was He Really Having a Heart Attack?

Was He Really Having a Heart Attack?
The doctor insisted he was — but he felt it couldn’t be true. One of them was right.
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Judge John Hodgman on Slurping Noodles

Judge John Hodgman on Slurping Noodles
A husband and wife disagree about how culturally appropriate it is for a white American.
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Poem: She Ties My Bow Tie

Poem: She Ties My Bow Tie
Love poems can be hard to read. But this one by Gabrielle Calvocoressi charms because of its delicate intimacy.
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The Man Who Fought Homelessness and Won (Sort Of)

The Man Who Fought Homelessness and Won (Sort Of)
Steven Banks was the most effective social-services director in New York City history — and when he left office, there were still 45,000 people sleeping in shelters. Is that a success?
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A Brand-New Cake From a Pastry Paradise

A Brand-New Cake From a Pastry Paradise
Paris’s Left Bank is brimming with sweets, including the financiers that inspired this elegant and easygoing dessert.
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Why Is Matt Damon Shilling for Crypto?

Why Is Matt Damon Shilling for Crypto?
Just buy it, he seems to suggest; what are you, a wimp?
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Write It in Garamond

Write It in Garamond
Creative output of any kind depends upon a steady stream of tiny self-delusions. A different font helps me believe in my own words.
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How to Ski Blind

How to Ski Blind
Only use guides who lead rather than follow you. At the top of the run, ask them for a play-by-play so you know what’s coming.
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