The Coronavirus Is Causing a Global Panic—but That’s a Good Thing

Plus: How socialist is Bernie Sanders?; Bloomberg’s black agenda; and the rise of Purell. View in browser | Update your preferences Our Columnists The Coronavirus Is Causing a Global Panic—but That’s a Good Thing Around the world, there has been no looting or lawlessness so far, which is a promising sign. By Robin Wright Q. & A. How Socialist Is Bernie Sanders? The historian Michael Kazin on whether the Vermont senator’s rise in a time of political upheaval is less shocking than people think. By Isaac Chotiner Campaign Chronicles Michael Bloomberg’s Black Agenda As Super Tuesday approaches in Oklahoma, the billionaire’s outreach is sparking support and skepticism. By Victor Luckerson Dispatch Saving the Chicago Tribune A pair of investigative reporters are trying to save the city’s largest newspaper. By Alex Kotlowitz PAID POST A “completely irresistible” new book from the author of Dept. of Speculation (Boston Globe) A shimmering tour de force about a nation in crisis and one librarian's attempt to salvage what she can as an armchair therapist. “Thrilling and hilarious and terrifying and alive. . . Weather understands that we can still be in love with what happens on a dying planet.” ­–Leslie Jamison, New York Times Book Review From the Archive Annals of Health Hands Across America The rise of Purell. By David Owen Culture and More The New Yorker Interview “When You Earn It, They Can’t Take It Away” The actress Pam Grier on country living, blaxploitation, and how the needs of Hollywood are different from her own. By Michael Schulman Annals of Gastronomy B. Smith Was the Consummate Host On her TV show, Smith would introduce viewers to fashion designers or show them the proper way to clean copper pots, all while looking like she’d just stepped out of a photo shoot. By Korsha Wilson Puzzles and Games Dept. The Weekday Crossword Musician who tried to trademark “okurrr”: six letters. By Natan Last Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts Virtually Realistic Goals Making fantastic progress in the new year. By Joy San Daily Cartoon Monday, March 2nd By Ali Solomon Sign up for more newsletters from The New Yorker. Visit The New Yorker shop. Question about your subscription? Contact Customer Care. New Yorker digital subscribers get unlimited access to everything on newyorker.com. Log in to your account here. We’d love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions to TNYinbox@newyorker.com. This e-mail was sent to you by The New Yorker. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, NewYorker@newsletters.newyorker.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2020. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.