On Sunday, New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect. Before saying farewell, we revisited a few iconic archetypes of the form.
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Letter from Biden’s Washington
Is 2024 Doomed to Repeat 1968 or 2020—or Both?
Donald Trump has now made clear that he won’t concede if he loses the election. Believe him.
By Susan B. Glasser
Infinite Scroll
The Dada Era of Internet Memes
How the viral TikToks of a Chinese glycine factory elucidate our increasingly chaotic digital environment.
By Kyle Chayka
Sketchpad
Signs of the New Season
Girl Scout cookie surplus, skimpy-clothes anxiety? It must be spring!
By Emily Flake
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Friday, April 5th
“In light of national and world events, we’ve repealed our no-crying-at-your-desk policy.”
By Teresa Burns Parkhurst