The 15 Best TV Shows of 2019
The year’s most distinct and worthwhile series
This Is Not Where Nancy Pelosi Wanted to Be
But she’s probably okay with that.
Meme Thievery Goes Corporate
The newest strategy for marketing to young people is stealing their jokes.
The Kingmaker
Harry Reid may be the only person who can keep the Democrats from killing one another before selecting a nominee. But will he live long enough to do it?
Losing the Rare in ‘Safe, Legal, and Rare’
Coined by Bill Clinton, the phrase was an inspired way to bring together a range of abortion supporters under a now-abandoned umbrella.
Hopeful Images From 2019
I’ve made it an annual tradition to compose an essay of uplifting images from the past year—an effort to seek out and recognize some of the abundant joy and kindness present in the world around us.
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My Friend Mister Rogers
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Britain Votes (Again)
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Season 3 Episode 7
How Has Netflix Changed Entertainment?
