Tulsa’s Hopeful Anger

Plus: a win for the L.G.B.T.Q.-rights movement; the Trayvon Generation; and Brit Bennett. View in browser | Update your preferences U.S. Journal Tulsa’s Hopeful Anger Activism and politics have become one and the same in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. By Victor Luckerson Our Columnists A Win for the L.G.B.T.Q.-Rights Movement The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or transgender status is illegal. By Masha Gessen Cultural Comment The Three People at the Center of the Landmark Supreme Court Decision When they were fired, they lost not only their income but parts of their identities. By Michael Schulman PAID POST Settle in with bestselling author Scott Turow’s powerful new thriller "In this meticulously devised courtroom drama… Turow again demonstrates what he does best: roll out a complex, keenly observed legal case yet save a boatload of surprises for its ending. And make it personal." –Janet Maslin, New York Times Personal History The Trayvon Generation For Solo, Simon, Robel, Maurice, Cameron, and Sekou. By Elizabeth Alexander Culture and More Photo Booth The Bodies That Modernist Photography Didn’t See A rising star in the photo world makes formalist pictures that are hot with homoerotic desire. By Chris Wiley Books Brit Bennett Reimagines the Literature of Passing In her second novel, the author uses a familiar genre to explore startling visions of selfhood. By Sarah Resnick Podcast Dept. The Shock Jocks of Menswear The hosts of the podcast “Throwing Fits” confront the fashion apocalypse. By Daniel Penny Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts My Cat Just Said “Feed Me, Woman” Out Loud—Is This Normal? Seriously, cat lovers, I need some help here! By Maeve Dunigan Daily Cartoon Tuesday, June 16th By Drew Panckeri This e-mail was sent to you by The New Yorker. To insure delivery, we recommend adding newyorker@newsletters.newyorker.com, to your contacts, while noting that it is a no-reply address. Please send all newsletter feedback to tnyinbox@newyorker.com. For more from The New Yorker, sign up for our newsletters, shop the store, and sign in to newyorker.com, where subscribers always have unlimited access. Contact us with questions. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2020. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.