Comic: Steven Pinker—Certified Grief Counselor

If you’re feeling down, don’t worry: the data proves that you’re actually fine.

 

Words by Lyta Gold, art by Mike Freiheit. Mike’s new book Monkey Chef is now available from Kilgore Books.

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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. 

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