Bill de Blasio Still Loves New York

Plus: another risk in overturning Roe; Patti Harrison means it (maybe); and was the end of the Cold War an illusion? View in browser | Update your preferences Sunday, February 20, 2022 The New Yorker Interview Bill de Blasio Still Loves New York The former mayor looks back on what he got right, where he fell short, and how his view of city government changed during his eight-year tenure. By Eric Lach Daily Comment Was the End of the Cold War an Illusion? Putin’s aggression in Europe has triggered a new debate about whether American Presidents and policymakers have misunderstood decades of history. By Robin Wright The New Yorker Interview Patti Harrison Means It (Except When She Doesn’t) The rising star of comedy discusses corporatized wokeness, A.D.H.D., and humor that swerves between sarcasm and sincerity. By Rachel Syme Daily Comment Benedict XVI Seeks Forgiveness Without Admitting Guilt The Church hierarchy has been signalling a new openness to change, but a plea from the Pope emeritus follows an old path. By Paul Elie Comment Another Risk in Overturning Roe The decision rejects the idea of fetal personhood—which anti-abortion groups have been pushing on state legislatures. By Jia Tolentino Culture and More Tables for Two Comfort Food to Go, at Zaza Lazagna Zahra Tangorra offers lasagnas, meatballs, and more for pickup from Shelsky’s on Court Street. By Hannah Goldfield Double Take Sunday Reading: Great Interviewers From the archive: a selection of pieces about talented interviewers over the decades. By The New Yorker Humor and Games Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Liz Maynes-Aminzade Cryptic Crossword The Cryptic Puzzle Shaken maracas’ makeup: seven letters. By Stella Zawistowski Daily Shouts Tips for White Liberals During Black History Month Every time you subconsciously feel safer when the police are around, say, “Bad white privilege!” By Skyler Higley Daily Shouts Dear Pepper: Zoomed Out It sucks, but all of our needs are different now than they used to be. By Liana Finck You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.