Confronting Christian Patriarchy from Within

Plus: The spyware threat facing journalists, Aly Raisman on the Olympics, and a poem by Cynthia Zarin. View in browser | Update your preferences Sunday, July 25, 2021 On Religion The Unmaking of Biblical Womanhood How a nascent movement against complementarianism is confronting Christian patriarchy from within. By Eliza Griswold Comment The Spyware Threat to Journalists In this gathering age of digital autocracy, it is hard to avoid the impression that the dictators are winning. By Steve Coll Annals of Democracy Lyubov Sobol’s Hope for Russia With Alexey Navalny in prison, one of his closest aides is carrying on the lonely work of the opposition. By Masha Gessen Double Take Sunday Reading: Publish or Perish From the magazine’s archive: a selection of pieces about publishers, editors, and the world of media. By Erin Overbey The New Yorker Interview Aly Raisman Still Wants Answers The two-time Olympic gymnast discusses the sport’s recent reckonings—and all the work that’s left to be done. By Eren Orbey Culture and More Poems “Sekiu” “When I stopped swirling / Away from who I was / Becoming, I’d look upward.” By David Biespiel Poems “Gare Du Nord” “After all these years / I’ve forgotten how to write to you.” By Cynthia Zarin Tables for Two Ice Cream from Gimmick to Rapture The summer’s flavors include Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Sea Salt Saba, and Roasted Banana with Coffee Caramel, made by the intrepid purveyors Van Leeuwen, Caffè Panna, and Bad Habit. By Hannah Goldfield Humor and Puzzles Shouts & Murmurs When You Unfreeze Your Cryopreserved Mom Awaking in the year 12081, Mom says, “Did you DVR any of my programs? Although I see that ‘Law & Order: SVU’ is still running. Mariska looks good.” By Paul Rudnick Cryptic Crossword The Cryptic Puzzle Hamilton finally left shelter in the woods: four letters. By Trip Payne 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.