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power Canceled at 17 When kids make mistakes, and classmates never forgive. By Elizabeth Weil
self They, Then and Now Asking for pronouns has become a social standard. Who is it serving? By Brock Colyar
book review Ottessa Moshfegh Is Praying for Us The author has been hailed as a high priestess of filth. Really, she wants to purify her readers. By Andrea Long Chu

abortion

“The majority tells everyone not to worry,” the dissenting justices write. But they’re ringing the alarm. By Irin Carmon

life after roe Outrage, Uncertainty, and Instant Abortion Bans After Roe v. Wade Overturned Some Republican leaders are already calling for a nationwide ban, while protestors assemble outside the Supreme Court to express their outrage. By Intelligencer Staff
life after roe No, Trump, God Didn’t Overturn Roe v. Wade The 45th president has a habit of blasphemously confusing himself with the Almighty, despite his religious illiteracy. By Ed Kilgore
public health New York’s Belated Monkeypox Vaccine Drive Is a ‘Recipe for Disaster‘ The city just had 1,000 doses and only began administering them to residents two days before Pride. By James D. Walsh

the national interest
See What Happens When Social Conservatives Take the Wheel The Christian right’s power finally becomes real. By Jonathan Chait

life after roe Roberts Had a Vague Plan to Only Half-Kill Abortion Rights The chief justice said he preferred a “more measured course” in his Dobbs concurrence. His new standard would have allowed most abortion bans anyway. By Ed Kilgore

life after roe The End of Abortion Rights Is Trump’s Big Payback He promised Republicans a Court conservative enough to overturn Roe so long as they tolerated his corruption and criminality. It worked. By Ankush Khardori

life after roe

By Brittney Cooper

life after roe The Necessity of Hope Things are bad. They will get worse. But despair has never been an option. By Rebecca Traister
the internet Can a PDF Really Tell You If You’re Queer? Unpacking the complicated legacy — and history — of The Lesbian Masterdoc. By Michelle Santiago Cortés
power Donate to an Abortion Fund Right Now If you’re terrified about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s the best thing you can do. By Bridget Read and Claire Lampen

life after roe ‘Get in the Streets and Stay in the Streets!’ Abortion-rights protesters channel their rage in Washington Square Park. By Sarah Jones
life after roe Overturning Roe Is Just the Beginning Conservatives are already floating a national abortion ban and the overthrow of other privacy-based rights. By Claire Lampen
self Eating Daily Harvest Lentil Crumbles Sent Them To The ER Daily Harvest customers describe the medical hell that followed eating French Lentil + Leek Crumbles. By Claire Lampen

shake rattle and roll

It’s hard not to get lost inside an impression when playing the King. By Katie Rife

daytime emmys The Young and the Restless’s Mishael Morgan Makes History at Daytime Emmys She’s the first Black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress. By Alejandra Gularte
sdcc 2022 Marvel Studios Leaves Other Panels Shaking By Returning to San Diego Comic-Con They have not participated since 2019. By Alejandra Gularte
coming soon Everything We Know About Ahsoka, Star Wars’ Upcoming Live-Action Series Fans think the show will finally be a continuation of Star Wars Rebels. By Savannah Salazar
dinner party Where Are You Sitting This Week? Will it be with Ed Sheeran, the January 6th Committee, or Dead-Eyed Brad Pitt? By Tirhakah Love

now streaming
The 6 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend A bombastic rock biopic, a little seashell who could, and a stressed-out sandwich chef are some of our picks of the week. By Savannah Salazar

best in class The 12 Very Best Food Puzzles for Cats and Dogs Including beginner- and expert-level challenges to keep your pet occupied and entertained. By Kitty Guo and Karen Iorio Adelson
friday sales 14 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Dyson to Patagonia Including Anthropologie’s Gleaming Primrose Mirror. By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
deal of the day Our Most Recommended Water Bottle Is Up to 25 Percent Off Today Insulated, secure, and sleek. By Emma Wartzman
best in class The Very Best Dog Food for Puppies Including food for large- and small-breed puppies, as well as fresh and affordable options. By Liza Corsillo and Dominique Pariso
best in class The 6 Very Best Jersey Sheets They’re as soft as your favorite T-shirt and won’t ever wrinkle. By Chloe Anello

party report

And the real power players left early. By Kim Velsey and Clio Chang

our mayor Meet Eric Adams’s Other Brooklyn Apartment An unofficial tour of the Prospect Heights co-op he forgot he still owned. By Clio Chang
getting around Bring on the SUV Crushing If New York City wants to do safety spectacle, let’s go big. By Alissa Walker
realtor diaries The Austin Broker With a Robust Country-Club Client Base “A colleague sends me some stats from the Census Bureau saying that Austin’s population is increasing by 146 people every day. Wowza!” By Alyssa Shelasky

celebrity real estate Julia Haart’s $65 Million Penthouse Is Politically Neutral Also it’s technically not her apartment. By Clio Chang
the rent is too damn high The Annual Circus That Makes Landlords and Tenants Mad Why is the Rent Guidelines Board vote always like this? And is there a fairer way? By Kim Velsey
best of new york The Best Tailors in New York Equipped for any type of alterations. By Arielle Avila

the grub street diet

“A mealy peach is an insult to the mouth.”

lawsuits The Bellucci’s Pizza Battle Is Headed to Court The owner of Bellucci Pizza has sued Andrew Bellucci. By Chris Crowley
photo essay Inside the Lesbian Dance Party That Spills Out Onto Bushwick’s Streets “Everyone feels so good.” By Megan Paetzhold
the year i ate new york Where to Find Not-So-Hidden Jazz in Midtown East Does anyone go north of 40th Street after 9 p.m.? By Tammie Teclemariam
closings Fleishers, the Original ‘Rock Star Butcher,’ Has Closed For Good The company went from artisanal darling to dead meat in less than a year. By Caleb Pershan

openings
The Brooklyn Takeout Joint That Got Its Start on Thai Tinder “We’re just a little grenjai.” By Leah Bhabha

where to eat 66 of the Best New (or Newly Relevant) Places to Eat Here’s your official summer 2021 restaurant guide. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld