Sharpen your pencil and pour that shot of bourbon into your coffee—it’s crossword puzzle time! Test your knowledge of politics, pop culture, and other trivial distractions from the imminent collapse of civilization with this one-of-a-kind Amusement™! Keep your creeping realization of life’s futility at bay! Consume the entertainment product! Please do not sue us for this work of satire, New York Times!
Our fifty-fourth issue, featuring: a dive into the ugly, twisted world of "Prison Tycoon" mobile games, a guide to the best anti-fascist plays, an introduction to the wonderful British habit of playing pranks on politicians, and close looks at anti-Nazi sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld and hip hop legend Jay-Z. Plus: A map of "Trump's Alcatraz," a stick-on beard kit for aspiring politicians who need to look rugged, and MUCH more. This issue also coincides with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina here in New Orleans, so we've interviewed Rebuilding New Orleans author Sarah Fouts and legendary community organizer Malik Rahim about the storm's lasting impacts.