The L.A. Riots Were 30 Years Ago. I’m Still Trying to Understand Them.

The L.A. Riots Were 30 Years Ago. I’m Still Trying to Understand Them.
In 1992, Héctor Tobar was a young reporter at The Los Angeles Times when the city erupted in violence. What really happened — and what didn’t?
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What Were the L.A. Riots?

What Were the L.A. Riots?
After the police officers who beat Rodney King were acquitted, Los Angeles went to war with itself. The violence lasted a week, but its causes stretched back years.
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Poem: Of Errands

Poem: Of Errands
This poem toggles among birth, life and death seamlessly.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Pajama Catchphrase

Judge John Hodgman on the Pajama Catchphrase
A married couple disagrees on a nighttime ritual.
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Henry Winkler Breaks the Curse of Stardom

Henry Winkler Breaks the Curse of Stardom
Now in his 70s, the pop culture icon has found his true calling on “Barry,” as the king of character actors.
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A Young Athlete Gets a Series of Infections. Why Wouldn’t They Go Away?

A Young Athlete Gets a Series of Infections. Why Wouldn’t They Go Away?
This 22-year-old was rarely sick until she suffered from several painful episodes.
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Sports Betting Has Become So Easy That the Sports Seem Secondary

Sports Betting Has Become So Easy That the Sports Seem Secondary
Did a failure to satisfy our diminished attention spans lead to the gamification of every moment of the game?
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I Can Always Feel Like I’m Back Home in Montreal by Tapping My Feet

I Can Always Feel Like I’m Back Home in Montreal by Tapping My Feet
A useful trick for someone who always feels a little out of place.
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How Can I Teach When I’m Not Allowed to Shut Down Trolls?

How Can I Teach When I’m Not Allowed to Shut Down Trolls?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to navigate new state laws restricting classroom discussions.
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This Eminent Scientist Says Climate Activists Need to Get Real

This Eminent Scientist Says Climate Activists Need to Get Real
“There are these billions of people who want to burn more fossil fuel,” says Vaclav Smil. “There is very little you can do about that.”
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Poem: Going Going Gone

Poem: Going Going Gone
A surreal depiction of grief that shows how it can change within stasis.
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Building the First Long-Distance Hiking Trail in Kurdistan

Building the First Long-Distance Hiking Trail in Kurdistan
Can it help knit together a nation?
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I Lived the #VanLife. It Wasn’t Pretty.

I Lived the #VanLife. It Wasn’t Pretty.
The writer Caity Weaver’s pursuit of the manifest destiny of the millennial generation ended up looking better in the photos.
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Why Those Moments of Care for Liza Minnelli and Joni Mitchell Felt Different

Why Those Moments of Care for Liza Minnelli and Joni Mitchell Felt Different
Awards shows are a natural setting for honoring aging legends. It’s reassuring when they don’t try to hide the frailty that aging can bring.
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A Coveted Recipe From Jamaica Is Finally Shared

A Coveted Recipe From Jamaica Is Finally Shared
This is fish rubbed with garlic and allspice, shallow-fried until the skin crisps, then doused with hot vinegar, carrots, onions and wicked Scotch bonnets.
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How Much Should You Be Asked to Donate for a Colleague’s Gift?

How Much Should You Be Asked to Donate for a Colleague’s Gift?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on when co-workers may feel pressured into making a donation at the office — and more.
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Judge John Hodgman on a Deathbed Request

Judge John Hodgman on a Deathbed Request
Should it be honored if the person survives?
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Julia Roberts Hasn’t Changed. But Hollywood Has.

Julia Roberts Hasn’t Changed. But Hollywood Has.
“There were incremental shifts in opportunity and it made more sense. Now it’s made more of air.”
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Judge John Hodgman on Stupid Dog Names

Judge John Hodgman on Stupid Dog Names
A couple disagrees on how to introduce their pet.
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A.I. Is Mastering Language. Should We Trust What It Says?

A.I. Is Mastering Language. Should We Trust What It Says?
OpenAI’s GPT-3 and other neural nets can now write original prose with mind-boggling fluency — a development that could have profound implications for the future.
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How to Ask for an Extension

How to Ask for an Extension
If possible, make your request in person. And if you think you need two more hours, say you need four.
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How Many Billionaires Are There, Anyway?

How Many Billionaires Are There, Anyway?
Forbes thinks there are 735 of them in America. Another count finds 927. Whatever the answer, the mystery is revealing — and the number is growing rapidly.
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Do You Have a New York City Roommate Story?

Do You Have a New York City Roommate Story?
The New York Times Magazine wants to hear from people who moved to New York City during the pandemic — and found themselves in unique housing situations.
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9 Ways to Imagine Jeff Bezos’ Wealth

9 Ways to Imagine Jeff Bezos’ Wealth
A fortune of $172 billion is almost impossible to fathom. For the magazine’s Money Issue, the artist Mona Chalabi came up with some extremely original comparisons.
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Rags-to-Riches Stories Are Actually Kind of Disturbing

Rags-to-Riches Stories Are Actually Kind of Disturbing
From Horatio Alger and E.L. James to T. Boone Pickens and Charles Koch, books by and about the ultrawealthy reveal some of our darkest American fantasies.
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Rabbits Are Boring Pets. I Love Them Anyway.

Rabbits Are Boring Pets. I Love Them Anyway.
My friends and family don’t get it. All I can do is try to describe what it’s like to be with them, the moments I’m not sure I can do without.
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Should I Have Lied to Help My Kid Brother Get Vaccinated?

Should I Have Lied to Help My Kid Brother Get Vaccinated?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what we gain from making hard choices.
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How to Ask for an Extension

How to Ask for an Extension
If possible, make your request in person. And if you think you need two more hours, say you need four.
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With ‘Stealth Politics,’ Billionaires Make Sure Their Money Talks

With ‘Stealth Politics,’ Billionaires Make Sure Their Money Talks
What do they actually want?
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Trump and Ukraine: Former Advisers Revisit What Happened

Trump and Ukraine: Former Advisers Revisit What Happened
Amid the current crisis, Fiona Hill and other former advisers are connecting President Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine to Jan. 6. And they’re ready to talk.
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Poem: Cataracts

Poem: Cataracts
Kamilah Aisha Moon writes about the cloudy vision many of us will experience as we age — and the beauty we’ve witnessed along the way.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Scent of a Ferret

Judge John Hodgman on the Scent of a Ferret
A husband and wife can’t agree about a possible pet.
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9 Ways to Imagine Jeff Bezos’ Wealth

9 Ways to Imagine Jeff Bezos’ Wealth
A fortune of $172 billion is almost impossible to fathom. For the magazine’s Money Issue, the artist Mona Chalabi came up with some extremely original comparisons.
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Poem: Cataracts

Poem: Cataracts
Kamilah Aisha Moon writes about the cloudy vision many of us will experience as we age — and the beauty we’ve witnessed along the way.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Scent of a Ferret

Judge John Hodgman on the Scent of a Ferret
A husband and wife can’t agree about a possible pet.
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Read Our National Magazine Award Winners

Read Our National Magazine Award Winners
The Ellies are an annual celebration of the best magazine journalism. On Tuesday, we won three.
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How the ​​‘Homeless Billionaire’ Became a Philosopher King

How the ​​‘Homeless Billionaire’ Became a Philosopher King
Money can buy influence over nearly anything in the world — including in the world of ideas.
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With ‘Stealth Politics,’ Billionaires Make Sure Their Money Talks

With ‘Stealth Politics,’ Billionaires Make Sure Their Money Talks
What do they actually want?
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Salad Secrets From Yotam Ottolenghi’s Test Kitchen

Salad Secrets From Yotam Ottolenghi’s Test Kitchen
For his first column for the magazine, the chef shares a butter-bean salad perfect for spring.
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Why It’s so Satisfying to Watch a World Built From the Ground Up

Why It’s so Satisfying to Watch a World Built From the Ground Up
In the fantasy depicted by the Primitive Technology YouTube channel, it is possible to bring a task to completion without interruption.
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France’s Far Right Turn

France’s Far Right Turn
A rising nationalist faction has grown its coalition by appealing to Catholic identity and anti-immigrant sentiment — and reshaped the country’s race for president.
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Rags-to-Riches Stories Are Actually Kind of Disturbing

Rags-to-Riches Stories Are Actually Kind of Disturbing
From Horatio Alger and E.L. James to T. Boone Pickens and Charles Koch, books by and about the ultrawealthy reveal some of our darkest American fantasies.
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The Psychic Contortions of the Black Billionaire

The Psychic Contortions of the Black Billionaire
Black billionaires are rare, and a disproportionate number of them are performers. What does that much wealth do to your art?
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Can I Utter a Racial Slur in My Classroom?

Can I Utter a Racial Slur in My Classroom?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a word should ever be off-limits.
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The Magic of Tiny-Home Videos

The Magic of Tiny-Home Videos
They’re an antidote to a widespread fantasy of living without constraints.
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How to Record Thunderstorms

How to Record Thunderstorms
Find a quiet place and be patient. Prioritize your safety.
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Thomas Piketty Thinks America Is Primed for Wealth Redistribution

Thomas Piketty Thinks America Is Primed for Wealth Redistribution
The French economist has hope for the country that, to a large extent, invented high, progressive taxation of income.
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