Harvey Weinstein’s Last Campaign

Plus: two mothers confront the unimaginable in Uvalde; the robber baroness of Northern California; and an interview with Sam Richardson. View in browser | Update your preferences Monday, May 30, 2022 Annals of Justice Harvey Weinstein’s Last Campaign How the Hollywood producer lost control of the story during his criminal trial in New York. By Ken Auletta From the News Desk Dispatch Two Mothers Confront the Unimaginable in Uvalde Years of frustration with the local police and school officials have boiled into rage. By Stephania Taladrid From the Archive: Memorial Day Daily Comment George Floyd, the Tulsa Massacre, and Memorial Days From 2021: The two tragedies make for easy inferences about the importance of commemoration. But this is not how trauma works. By Jelani Cobb Culture Dept. The New Yorker Interview “Tell Me to Be Bette Midler, I Would Find a Way”: An Interview with Sam Richardson The comedian discusses home-town comedy, the boundaries of joke-telling, Batman, and the eternal race question. By Lauren Michele Jackson Books The Revelations of Thom Gunn’s Letters The late poet’s letters are a primer not only on literature but on the man himself. By Hilton Als Under Review The Robber Baroness of Northern California Authorities who investigated Jane Stanford’s mysterious death said the wealthy widow had no enemies. A new book finds that she had many. By Maia Silber Tables for Two El Quijote Rides Again The legendary restaurant in the Hotel Chelsea has reopened, spiffed up and fancified, with Spanish hits including cod croquettes, paella, and, of course, lobster and sangria. By Shauna Lyon Fun & Games Dept. Name Drop Play Today’s Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Liz Maynes-Aminzade Daily Shouts Welcome to “The Wine for Dummies Guide to Birding (for Dummies)” What impression is the bird making on you? Is it funky? Meaty? Flirty? Assertive? By Brian Duff Crossword A Challenging Puzzle Mint product: four letters. By Elizabeth C. Gorski Daily Cartoon Monday, May 30th By Joseph Dottino Thanks for reading. Let us know your thoughts about today’s edition. Plus, browse more newsletters and invite a friend to sign up for The Daily. 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.