A Millionth-Anniversary Surprise
Roz Chast, a New Yorker cartoonist since 1978, will publish her new book, “I Must Be Dreaming,” in October.
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Cultural Comment
Why Normal Music Reviews No Longer Make Sense for Taylor Swift
Critics argue that “The Tortured Poets Department” sounds too much like Swift’s previous albums. Fans argue that that’s the whole point.
By Sinéad O’Sullivan
American Chronicles
Deb Haaland Confronts the History of the Federal Agency She Leads
As the first Native American Cabinet member, the Secretary of the Interior has made it part of her job to address the travesties of the past.
By Casey Cep
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, April 30th
“I loved all the shots of the tennis ball.”
By Jason Adam Katzenstein
Books
How Far Should We Carry the Logic of the Animal-Rights Movement?
People who think seriously about the use and abuse of nonhuman creatures often end up calling for changes that might seem indefensible—at least, at first.
By Kelefa Sanneh