This Will Be the Year That Was
If you can’t wait to find out what 2015 will bring—from John Galliano’s Cosby sweaters to Jenny McCarthy getting polio—wait no longer. (Spoilers ahead.)
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The Top Albums of 2014
Music writing and music enthusiasm don't mix—let's change that. With the help of an army of YouTube commenters, we gush over our selections for the 31 best albums of the year.
December 24, 2014
* Donate to the PEN American Center and help promote literature and defend freedom of expression. * Tips for holiday giving. * DMI produces radio and television broadcasts in developing countries that encourage people to adopt improved health practices. * The WFF provides free, comprehensive obstetric fistula repair surgery and services to women and
Editors’ Favorites From 2014
The staff choose their most-liked pieces published in 2014: a painting expedition through the Underground Railroad, a personal memory of Vivian Maier, and a restaurant review that isn’t a restaurant review.
December 23, 2014
* Experts examining the Sony case call North Korea's guilt into question, pointing to signs that hackers were English-speaking insiders. * National Geographic's "People" photo of the year: a woman on her smartphone. * Bilingual people may make more rational decisions when communicating in their second
December 22, 2014
* Sony Pictures pivots, with attorney saying The Interview will be released in some format. * Hollywood should let the world know "we prize our goofy movies, along with the important ones, and the freedoms that they represent." * For smaller nations, cyber warfare proves to be a better investment than
The Long, Long List for the 2015 Tournament of Books
But because our readers have requested us to do this, and because we enjoy doing this—telling you what books we loved in 2014—here is our long, long list: 62 books we believe represent some of the finest works of fiction published in English (mainly in America) this past
December 19, 2014
* Justice Dept. to sue Rikers Island, where harsh treatment of teen prisoners by guards has raised concerns. * Sanctioning Venezuela won't help human rights—it only showcases America's hypocritical approach toward Latin America. * BBC finds evidence of Apple labor breaches, including the possibility it buys tin from
Grading the President
As President Obama enters his final days in office, a proper assessment of his tenure requires a variety of measurable, non-political categories: golf, offspring, homebrewing, and more.
December 18, 2014
* Officials connect North Korea to the Sony hack, but are reluctant to pursue further in the face of other negotiations. * With screenings cancelled and no plans for video, killing The Interview could cost Sony $100 million. * Sony should sell The Interview to Netflix and become a hero in the face