The Case Against the Filibuster

Plus: building a capital for Black capitalism; the uncertain future of a casino worker in Atlantic City; and Audrey Hepburn’s favorite song. View in browser | Update your preferences Our Columnists Examining the Case Against the Filibuster In a new book, Adam Jentleson blames government failures on more than a century of Southern obstruction in the Senate. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells Dispatch Russia’s Political Battle Enters a New Stage Will Putin regret putting the country’s opposition leader behind bars? By Joshua Yaffa Daily Comment Joe Biden Is Playing It Cool with Benjamin Netanyahu The Biden Administration’s support for the Abraham Accords is having unintended consequences for Israel’s Prime Minister. By Bernard Avishai U.S. Journal The Hard Times and Uncertain Future of a Casino Worker in Atlantic City The hospitality industry has been hit harder by the pandemic than any other part of the economy—and some of those jobs may never come back. By Oliver Whang American Chronicles The Plan to Build a Capital for Black Capitalism In 1969, an activist set out to build an African-American metropolis from scratch. What would have happened if Soul City had succeeded? By Kelefa Sanneh Culture and More Watch The Thrilling Nostalgia of Al Hirschfeld’s “A National Insanity” In the course of his career, the famed American caricaturist captured the likenesses of a wide-ranging array of performers. By Naomi Fry On Television When Work Becomes Life in “Call My Agent!” and “The Bureau” Two French series grapple with the fierce bonds of office life and the seductive thrills of performance. By Alexandra Schwartz Sketchbook Audrey Hepburn’s Favorite Song Paul Desmond, the original saxophonist of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, wrote a piece for Hepburn. He never knew she’d heard it. By Paul Rogers Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep Once your alpha wave is in synch with your beta wave, you’ll know it is time to lie down. By Kerry Elson and Ysabel Yates Daily Cartoon Thursday, February 4th By Kendra Allenby You're receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Was this e-mail forwarded to you? Sign up. Unsubscribe | Manage your e-mail preferences | Send newsletter feedback | View our Privacy Policy Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.