Clapback to the Future
Henry Alford humorously captures the evolution of technology and culture, from the development of language to the ascendancy of smart…
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admin Mr. Men I’ve Dated
Liana Finck jokingly riffs on exes and the “Mr. Men” series, by Roger Hargreaves.
Job Opportunities for Former Screenwriters
Emily Winter jokingly writes about alternative career paths for screenwriters, given the contraction of the TV and film industries.
Do Netanyahu’s Domestic Opponents Offer a Real Alternative?
Isaac Chotiner interviews Moshe Tur-Paz, one of many centrist Israeli politicians criticizing Trump’s deal to temporarily stop the war with…
The Pied Piper
Shouts & Murmurs by Simon Rich: The man with the fife was good at getting rid of Hamelin’s rats. What,…
Pride Celebrations for the Quietly Contemplative
Zach Zimmerman pens a humorous list of Pride celebrations that include laughing at eggplants, taking notes on RuPaul’s MasterClass, and…
Queer Allies Can’t Wait to Celebrate Hetero Awesome Fest with You!
Kira Garcia humorously riffs on a proposal by an Idaho restaurateur to throw a Hetero Awesome Fest during Pride Month.
The Best Floats at the Straight-Pride Parade
Sara Lautman and Rebecca Caplan humorously illustrate the best floats at the straight-pride parade, including Women Who Have Always Dreamed…
Is Vladimir Putin Finally Feeling Pressure?
Isaac Chotiner interviews Tatiana Stanovaya, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, about growing domestic discontent in Russia…
Things I Am Worried Will Happen While I Drink Coffee from My “Super Dad” Mug
Eddie Small jokes about falling short as a parent despite owning a “Super Dad” mug.