The Deceit Behind the Leak of the Pentagon Papers

Plus: why it’s so hard for America to end its wars; Putin’s message for Biden; and “Midnight Cowboy.” View in browser | Update your preferences American Chronicles The Deceit and Conflict Behind the Leak of the Pentagon Papers Fifty years on, Daniel Ellsberg praises the Times journalist who misled him. By Ben Bradlee, Jr. Our Columnists Why It’s So Hard for America to End Its Wars Is there any way for Biden to achieve peace with honor in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan? By Robin Wright Letter from Biden’s Washington Vladimir Putin Has a Message: “Hey, Joe, Are You Listening?” The Biden Administration can’t escape the Russia problem. By Susan B. Glasser Books The Making of “Midnight Cowboy,” and the Remaking of Hollywood The 1969 film has become famous for being ahead of its time, but it may be most revealing as an artifact of its time—a turning point in the history of movies. By Louis Menand Culture and More Tables for Two Chili Crab Two Ways, at Native Noodles The counter-service shop in Washington Heights offers spins on Singaporean hawker-style classics as well as Cantonese wonton noodles and roasted pork over rice. By Hannah Goldfield Books Briefly Noted “Plunder,” “A Little Devil in America,” “Brood,” and “Mona.” Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts Om Alone I recently realized that everything has a soul, and that’s why I will never wash my sweaters again. By Tom Papa Blitt’s Kvetchbook Pokey Joe Hits Fifth Avenue The President takes aim. By Barry Blitt Daily Cartoon Friday, April 9th By Ron Hauge 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.