Artists and Writers Warn of an Intolerant Climate. Reaction Is Swift.
An open letter published by Harpers, signed by luminaries including Margaret Atwood and Wynton Marsalis, argued for openness to opposing views. The debate began immediately. Read more...
Share Your 2020 College Application Essays
Did you apply for undergraduate admission for the fall 2020 semester? Did you write an essay about money, work or social class? Wed like to read it and perhaps publish it. Read more...
Why 'Watchmen' is getting a second look for its approach to race
"Watchmen" received a prestigious Peabody Award earlier this week, but the HBO series has been on some people's minds for other reasons, including the science-fiction concept's parallels to recent events. Read more...
City That Once Guided a Nation Now Shows Its Cracks
Peoria, Ill., was a place where marketers and politicians honed their messages. The pandemic and protests have made clear the sharply different realities of its Black and white residents. Read more...
Lydia Callis New York Mayor Bloomberg's sign language interpreter becomes breakout star of Superstorm Sandy
Lydia Callis's larger-than-life facial expressions and dramatic gestures have provided a rare moment of pleasure during the unfolding natural disaster. Read more...
Think of Kimchi as a Verb
You can make these quick versions out of just about anything, including tomatoes and fennel. Read more...
Transgender Vogue writer raises issue of abuse of LGBT teens
Transgender journalist Paris Lees said that the current debate about transgender people using public toilets should also consider how vulnerable LGBT teenagers are often abused in those spaces. Read more...
Rafael Nadal signals intention not to defend US Open title after being part of field for Madrid Open
The Spanish great was on Tuesday announced in the field for the rescheduled clay court Madrid Open, which starts the day after Flushing Meadows. It appears highly unlikely that he would play in both. Read more...
Barcelona 'make shock approach for Tottenham pair Tanguy Ndombele and Ryan Sessegnon'
The Spanish giants are ready to give the out-of-favour duo a route out of north-London but only if Spurs accept player-plus-cash deals for the pair. Read more...
Better Than a Hamilton Shout-Out? John Jay Manuscript Surfaces
The long-missing manuscript of a Federalist Paper written by John Jay has been found at the Brooklyn Historical Society. Read more...
Japan Flooding Deaths Rise to 58, With More Rain on Horizon
Tens of thousands of troops, police officers and other rescue workers have worked their way through mud and debris in the hardest-hit riverside towns to evacuate residents. Read more...
Mika Zibanejads 5 Goals for the Rangers Help Bring the Playoffs Into View
After a stunning 6-5 overtime win on Thursday, the Rangers and their young core find themselves within striking distance of the teams first postseason berth since 2017. Read more...
Who Received P.P.P. Rescue Loans?
We now know the names of many of the businesses that received 1 billion in small-business rescue loans. Some of the recipients will raise eyebrows. Read more...
Hoping for a Theater Bailout? Better Head to London
The British government has promised billion to save its cultural institutions, while the American theater, lacking meaningful leadership, is left to fend for itself. Read more...
Benefits claimants
In common with other newspapers, an article on 11 February reported official Department of Work and Pensions figures which suggested that 68 per cent of incapacity claimants were receiving benefits despite being fit for work. While 29 per cent were found fit for work straight away, the other 39 per cent were assessed as being unable to work now but able to work in the foreseeable future. We are happy to clarify the position. Read more...