Raised in the West Bank, Shot in Vermont
An ocean away, Elizabeth Price, Hisham’s mother, was woken up by a call from her brother in Burlington. He was… Read More »Raised in the West Bank, Shot in Vermont
An Easy Way to Elevate Your Grapes
But there are rewards for treating grapes as more — as an ingredient, something with multiple shades of flavor and… Read More »An Easy Way to Elevate Your Grapes
The Thrill of a Great Steak House Isn’t the Food. It’s the Theater.
In the steakhouse, employees hone the art of performance. There are crisp white linens, the overattentive server, the small comb-size… Read More »The Thrill of a Great Steak House Isn’t the Food. It’s the Theater.
What It’s Like to Be a Sociopath
Sociopaths are modern-day boogeymen, and the word “sociopath” is casually tossed around to describe the worst, most amoral among us.… Read More »What It’s Like to Be a Sociopath
Can Humans Endure the Psychological Torment of Mars?
What about the mission’s psychological aspect? The monotony? The loneliness? “I’m a hardware person first,” McCauley said. She is, to… Read More »Can Humans Endure the Psychological Torment of Mars?
The 2024 Election May Be Decided By Nonvoters. If They Vote.
But Trump’s share of the Latino vote has continued to rise. A survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Univision… Read More »The 2024 Election May Be Decided By Nonvoters. If They Vote.
The Endangered Languages of New York
LenapeCherokeeSyrian Judeo-ArabicJudeo-SpanishLakotaRusynKumeyaayPangasinanMāoriNauaranChuukeseMapucheWestern ArmenianMarshalleseGilbertesePalauanWest AmbaeScottish GaelicHaketiaBukhoriChamorroIrishSorani KurdishMoroccan Judeo-ArabicZazaBartangiPuerto Rican Sign LanguageBaltiHawaiianP’urhépechaNahuatlGarifunaKaqchikelMamMahoukaEbriéGullahBétéTlapanecMojaveTaíno Hundreds ofthe world’s endangeredand threatened languages are spokenin and around… Read More »The Endangered Languages of New York
Judge John Hodgman on the Mother’s Day Pie in the Face
Jessica writes: One year my husband bought a cherry pie for me on Mother’s Day, despite knowing that I don’t… Read More »Judge John Hodgman on the Mother’s Day Pie in the Face
Are People Who Read Magazines Without Paying ‘Stealing’ Their Content?
At the local Barnes & Noble, the in-store coffee shop is next to the vast selection of magazines for sale.… Read More »Are People Who Read Magazines Without Paying ‘Stealing’ Their Content?
Teen Subcultures Are Fading. Pity the Poor Kids.
This is not just true of “preppy.” If you are a teenager or have exposure to teenagers, what I am… Read More »Teen Subcultures Are Fading. Pity the Poor Kids.