Joe Biden’s Faith in America

Plus: Kamala Harris makes history; N.Y.C. and D.C. celebrate Biden’s win; and Willie Nelson talks life, music, and loss. View in browser | Update your preferences Our Columnists Joe Biden’s Faith in America His first speech after winning the Presidency emphasized the country’s character. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells Letter from Trump’s Washington Donald Trump’s Day of Reckoning It’s over, and America will have a Presidential President again in Joe Biden. By Susan B. Glasser Our Columnists Kamala Harris Makes History Biden’s selection of Harris is tantamount to an anointment: she is going to be the Democratic Party. By Dana Goodyear Dispatch Outside the White House, the Site of Anti-Trump Protests Hosts a Celebration Five months ago, protesters in Lafayette Square were tear-gassed to make way for a Presidential photo op. On Saturday, the streets were given over to jubilation. By Eric Lach Our Local Correspondents The Biden Block Party Begins in New York City In Trump’s home town, the streets are loud, crowded, and joyous. By Sarah Larson Our Columnists After the Election, Democrats Must Ask What Happened Members of the Party are already trying to make sense of why Joe Biden appears to have outperformed fellow-Democrats further down the ballot. By John Cassidy PAID POST David Hockney Draws from Life in New Exhibition This exhibition explores renowned artist David Hockney’s practice through a small group of sitters he has depicted repeatedly over the years. In revisiting these people over decades, Hockney gives us unique insight into how it has evolved over time. The New Yorker Interview Willie Nelson Understands At eighty-seven, the musician knows what it’s like to lose a partner, your house, all your money, those big dreams. By Amanda Petrusich More in Culture Tables for Two The Pandemic-Proof Atmosphere of the Odeon Outside With its makeshift patio, the restaurant has managed to preserve its signature sense of social hierarchy along with classic bistro dishes, Martinis, and opportunities for people-watching. By Hannah Goldfield Humor and Puzzles Daily Shouts A Brief History of Menstrual “His”-teria Through the ages, myriad cultures have helpfully chimed in with their take on what it means to get your period. By Marisa Acocella Cryptic Crossword The Cryptic Crossword: No. 75 Somewhat insane Roman! (4). By Fraser Simpson 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.