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Remembering Philip Roth, ‘Fauda’ And More To Read, Watch And Do This Weekend
It’s Memorial Day weekend, and as we remember those who have given their lives for our country, we have also earned a bit of rest.
Oprah Says Vote
Oprah gave a pitch-perfect commencement speech at my school’s graduation, a mix of motivation (“Be the truth. Be. The. Truth.”) and motivation shtick (“Invest in a quality mattress. And don’t cheap out on your shoes.”). The exhortation that won the biggest rise from the thousand USC Annenberg students: “Vote. Vote. Vote.” Their cheers almost made me forget that most of them probably won’t.
The Royal Wedding, ‘Chaim Soutine: Flesh’ And More To Read, Watch And Do This Weekend
There’s much to celebrate this weekend: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding! Shavuot! The return of allergy season!
Eurovision, A New Paul Simon Biography And More To Read, Watch And Do This Weekend
Read on for the best weekend events in New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles.
Roseanne Greets Muslim Neighbors With Islamophobia — Until This Happens
In this week’s episode, Roseanne hates on the Muslims. Spoiler alert: By the end, Roseanne gets woke. But how many racist jokes can the season’s highest-rated scripted TV series make without itself being racist?
‘RBG,’ Rachel Kushner’s ‘The Mars Room’ And More To Read, Watch And Do This Weekend
If you fancy some respite from the sun this weekend, read on for our recommendations for cultural events in New York, D.C., Chicago and L.A.
‘Disobedience’, Jake Tapper’s First Novel And More To Read, Watch And Do This Weekend
Let forgetfulness linger this weekend; indulge in one of our top picks for new books, movies and cultural events in New York, D.C., Chicago and L.A.
Local News Can Be For The People Even If It’s Not By The People
I don’t know if Timothy Burke is going to save journalism, but he’s highlighting the battle for local news.
Celebrating Cynthia Ozick, ‘Kodachrome’ And More To Read, Watch And Do This Weekend
Cynthia Ozick, a grand dame of American letters, turned 90 this week. To celebrate, check out some of her most wonderful work.
Four Arrested At L.A. Jewish Federation After Protesting Gaza Violence
“As young Jews and members of this Jewish community, we’re asking the Federation to do the bare minimum and condemn this unconscionable violence.”
