Media killed the presidential debate

Presidential politics over the years have already been reduced to social media outbursts, campaign stunts and countless horserace polls of minimal significance. Read More

Should the presidential debate remain televised? America is tired of unproductive rants.

Although it’s close, poll after poll indicates President Joe Biden is trailing ex-President Donald Trump. But it’s Trump who’s insisting the American people have a right to see televised debates — and ... Read More

Why Losing Political Power Now Feels Like ‘Losing Your Country’

It is difficult, if not impossible, to attempt to counter polarization at a time when partisan sectarianism is intense and pervasive. Read More

Couple Rejects Wedding Cake Tradition, Opts for Unconventional Alternative

The couple tucked into a large tub of chocolate ice cream from their favorite creamery in celebration of their union. Read More

We’re Going Full Carrot Cake Mode

it’s safe to say that we are now in full Carrot Cake Mode, that time of year when ... I’d make one of my all-time favorite recipes on New York Times Cooking, Melissa Clark’s banana snacking ... Read More

US Politics

The trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump enters a new stage Monday when opening ... how events in the Middle East are affecting U.S. politics. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, divisions ... Read More

American Politics

Emphasizing works that address big, topical questions within the American political landscape, the series is open to all branches of the subfield and actively welcomes works that bridge subject ... Read More

The best 2024 New York earthquake memes

They’re shaking — from laughter. The internet was flooded Friday with funny and sarcastic memes poking fun of New Yorkers’ over-the-top reaction to the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that rattled ... Read More

Taylor Swift Is Stuck in the Story

Taylor Swift at this point was a country artist, welcomed into a genre that embraced the kind of romantic imagery she played with in her lyrics: small towns, broken hearts, blue jeans, innocence ... Read More

The 12 Best Cake Stands to Elevate Your Baked Confections

Your desserts deserve to be displayed on one of these top choices. Alissa Fitzgerald is a food and travel writer and chef based in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from The Cambridge School of Culinary ... Read More