The Jennifer Berman Club
We all have doppelgängers, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be friends with them. One Jennifer Berman reaches out to other Jennifer Bermans.
Archive
A collection of 14232 issues
February 5, 2014
* Afghanistan parliament passes law enabling men to beat their wives and children without fear of prosecution. * When a gang can't afford rent in its neighborhood anymore, "it becomes a weekend gang." * See also: With street lamps switched to LED lighting, Los Angeles will never look the
No Blanket Left Behind
Across generations, when children can’t find their comfort objects—usually soft toys like blankets or favorite stuffed animals—all hell breaks loose.
February 4, 2014
* WHO says there will be 22 million new cases of cancer each year within two decades. * Alaska has the highest rate of reported rape in America, three times the national average. * South Koreans consume around 14 shots of liquor a week; Russians consume 6 and Americans consume 3. * History of
February 3, 2014
* This is a particularly tragic death as Hoffman, 46, was very much still going strong. * Junod on Hoffman: “The great character actors are now the actors whose work has the element of ritual sacrifice.” * New abortion restrictions in Texas haven’t stopped women from seeking terminations—now they go to
Life Aquatic
Paintings of swimmers underwater, from an ongoing series that pays homage to summers spent sinking and floating in the lakes of Minnesota.
January 31, 2014
* Russia's life expectancy correlates directly to vodka consumption; a quarter of all Russian men die before 55. * Pew research shows 52% of Americans are disappointed with the outcomes of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. * From Schwarzkopf's boots to traffic cones, the U.S. government's
The Morning News Seeks an Intern for Spring 2014
The Morning News seeks an intern for Spring 2014. You’ll learn how a daily online magazine is produced and have opportunities to create content and contribute to the editorial quality of the publication. * Geographic location is unimportant. Internet, baby. * The daily work for this position is unpaid, but you
League Loves All Women
For decades, the NFL has been supported by ads that degrade women. But something changed in 2013—and it’s got everything to do with concussions. Prepare for the battle of mama-friendly beer spots.
January 30, 2014
* Ahead of Sunday's game, Times Square becomes Super Bowl Boulevard, with of course a 60-foot toboggan ride. * NFL may abandon Roman numerals for Super Bowls—a poll reveals just 5% of Americans can decipher "XLVIII." * NFL cheerleading is a scam. * The NFL has long been