The Protect College Sports Act Isn’t Enough
A much-hyped piece of legislation is more bark than bite.
Culture
Can You See What Holds This Painting Together?
With his sly, vacant images, Roy Lichtenstein explored the distance that technology created between us and reality.
An SNL Sketch to Make Airlines Feel Ashamed
There’s a lot to worry about while flying. Add terrible passengers to the list.
The Rise of the Tallboy Is a Sign of the Times
America has entered its big-beer era.
Portrait of the Artist as a Movie Star
Rachel Cusk’s latest novel is about the life of a famous actress—or is it?
Party in the (Downwardly Mobile) U.S.A.
The mainstream is disintegrating. What’s a frustrated pop star to do?
A Freedom 250 Event That Actually Worked
Other patriotic spectacles this summer felt like Trump rallies. This was a car race.
What a Bicentennial Baby Knows
When I was born, the moniker carried a sheen of optimism. So much feels different now.
The Trump Comedians Are Tired
The president’s first administration was a boon for satirists. Today, many of them are sick of the shtick.
Tallying
A poem
So a C-List Celebrity Is Selling Your House?
Reality-TV stars and influencers are getting into real estate.
Why Do Rich Kids Love Socialism?
Having money isn’t at odds with wanting a fairer economic system.
The Road to Nowhere
The new liminal-horror film It Ends captures the terror of aimlessness.
What’s Happening to the WNBA Isn’t Normal
The league’s unprecedented success has come with unprecedented controversy. Something has to change.