The German Experiment That Placed Foster Children with Pedophiles

Plus: Masha Gessen on Russia’s opposition movement; an Iranian kidnapping scheme; and an alternative history of feminism in America. View in browser | Update your preferences Monday, July 19, 2021 Letter from Berlin The German Experiment That Placed Foster Children with Pedophiles With the approval of the government, a renowned sexologist ran a dangerous program. How could this happen? By Rachel Aviv 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 Daily Comment Iran’s Hollywood Plot Exposes Its Paranoia A “pernicious” caper to abduct a dissident in Brooklyn is only the latest intelligence scheme to silence dissent and target Americans. By Robin Wright Daily Comment Valley Forge Doesn’t Justify January 6th But there are lessons to be learned from it. By Adam Gopnik From the Magazine Books The Radical Women Who Paved the Way for Free Speech and Free Love Anthony Comstock’s crusade against vice constrained the lives of ordinary Americans. His antagonists opened up history for feminists and other activists. By Margaret Talbot Culture and More Cover Story Christoph Niemann’s “I’ve Got It” The artist discusses the secret to drawing a tree. By Françoise Mouly Comic Strip Adventures in Uncharted Maui Exploring the island’s hidden trails. By R. Kikuo Johnson Humor and Puzzles Crossword Today’s Crossword Something struck, with any luck: three letters. By Kameron Austin Collins Daily Shouts Fictional Functional Snacks An elixir that calls you an Uber, canned wine that speed-dials your therapist, and other modern marvels that don’t exist. By Evan Lian and Andrea Hernández Daily Cartoon Monday, July 19th By Jason Adam Katzenstein 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.