Medically Misunderstood
Illustration by Eva Azenaro Acero: Clearly your five-year-old tattoo is causing the infection, so let this be a lesson to…
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admin Maternal Intelligence: An Open Letter
Shouts & Murmurs by Nell Freudenberger: Is M.I. hopping our guardrails? If unchecked, it can lead to “recursive self-improvement,” such…
Voter Fraud We’ve Identified So Far
Eli Grober outlines humorous voter-fraud incidents, their incriminating evidence, and the verdicts for each.
The Incredible Adventure of the Fortitude, by Herbrerm Pinkleton: Part 3
Mike O’Brien concludes the hilarious sea adventure of his series for The New Yorker.
The Incredible Adventure of the Fortitude, by Herbrerm Pinkleton: Part 2
The second installment of a three-part series by Mike O’Brien that parodies seafaring tales in the vein of the Aubrey-Maturin…
The Incredible Adventure of the Fortitude, by Herbrerm Pinkleton: Part 1
Mike O’Brien offers a humorous take on seafaring tales in the vein of Aubrey-Maturin.
Why the War in Iran Is Likely to Heat Up Again
Oil exports in the Gulf have rebounded as the U.S. escorts ships through the Strait of Hormuz. But the obstacles…
New Kinds of Trad Wife I Could Be
Blythe Roberson jokingly lists alternatives to the stereotypical trad wife.
Cookie Monster Tries to Meet His A.I. Mandate
Shouts & Murmurs by Ysabel Yates: Me confused. Me know cookie inside and out! Now me has to use A.I.…
Don’t Stop, Be Leafing
Admire our region’s leaves, aflame with vivid purples, oranges, and reds—just like the bruises I sustained when I fell off…