In these troubled times, the nation’s divisions run deeper than ever. Our values are being questioned. Our sacred institutions are under attack. Our most beloved Michelin star restaurants have been forced to erect tiny cabins in the street just to put food on our tables. Yes, things are dire.
But hope is on the horizon. After a long national nightmare caused by a leader we shall not name—and whose rise we shall not attempt to understand in any meaningful way—reason once again rules the land. The adults are back in charge.
Or are they? For in the upside-down world of modern politics, friends may become enemies (and vice versa) at the drop of a feather. Only the savvy survive, and only the pragmatic prosper.
Welcome…to the Nest Wing, which is basically “The West Wing” but everybody is crows.
Our first issue of 2026 is here! Featuring gorgeous whimsical cover art by Toni Hamel, this issue dives deep into Thomas Pynchon’s novels, Phil Ochs’ songs, and Elon Musk’s creepy plan to put a chip in your brain. We look at New York City’s effort to exterminate the spotted lanternfly, the struggles of striking garbage workers, and the U.S. role in destroying Gaza. But that’s not all. We have some “cheerfulness lessons” inspired by Zohran Mamdani, an interview with CODEPINK’s Medea Benjamin, and a demonstration of how buying more Labubu can solve all of your problems at once!