Joseph Mitchell, who died in 1996, began writing for the magazine in 1933.
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Short stories and poems, plus author interviews, profiles, and tales from the world of literature.
Photo Booth
A Begrudgingly Affectionate Portrait of the American Mall
“We’re all being manipulated in the mall,” the photographer Stephen DiRado says. But his photos elicit a certain nostalgia, almost in spite of themselves.
By Margaret Talbot
Persons of Interest
How Andy Kim Took on New Jersey’s Political Machine
In his bid for the Senate, the third-term congressman had to overcome a challenge from the state’s First Lady—and a Democratic Party system that favors the powers that be.
By E. Tammy Kim
The Political Scene
Can Joe Biden Fight from Behind in a Rematch Against Donald Trump?
As the general election is set to begin, there is a new protagonist in American politics: not the man seeking to take back the White House as retribution but its current, outwardly placid occupant.
By Benjamin Wallace-Wells
Annals of Communications
The Face of Donald Trump’s Deceptively Savvy Media Strategy
The former President and his spokesman, Steven Cheung, like to hurl insults at their political rivals, but behind the scenes the campaign has maintained a cozy relationship with much of the mainstream press.
By Clare Malone