She Almost Went on a Mormon Mission. She Became a Journalist Instead.
Lauren Jackson went back to church in London, Paris and Los Angeles to cover the evolution of missionary work.
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Lauren Jackson went back to church in London, Paris and Los Angeles to cover the evolution of missionary work.
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A New York Times Magazine article captured the final working days of seven Americans who expressed joy, fear and anxiety about the next chapter of their lives.
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Nearly three decades ago, a young reporter slept on the floor of Columbia’s Hamilton Hall for several nights to file an article for The Village Voice.
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A critic for the Book Review finds joy — and inspiration — in engaging with readers via the comments forums on his articles.
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Covering Broadway’s Bustling Week on a Deadline
What’s it like to attend twelve productions in nine days? Michael Paulson, the Times theater reporter, shared his sprint around Midtown Manhattan.
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Looking to the Past for Early Meanings of Nostalgia
Before it reminded us of the glory days, nostalgia was a medical condition involving severe homesickness.
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Covering the Other Manhattan Trial
Tracey Tully’s reporting domain is New Jersey. But for the next six weeks, she’ll journey across the Hudson River to report on the federal corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez.
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A Place for the Humble Thank-You Note
The Times’s investigation into the allegations against Harvey Weinstein won a Pulitzer Prize, and inspired a Hollywood movie. There were modest forms of praise, too.
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A Reporter With Expertise in the Uncertainty of Nutrition
With a Ph.D. in nutritional biology, Alice Callahan bridges the gap between the science and the readers who just want to be told how to eat.
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The Hardest Letter to the Editor
During President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, a reader sent the letters desk a brick inscribed with a message. No damage was reported.
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A Portrait Fit for a Publisher
Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. steered The Times during an era of great change. His likeness now hangs at the organization’s headquarters.
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In 1914, an Easter section in The Times that showed paintings from the Metropolitan Museum was a sensation. But there was something off about Fra Angelico’s ‘The Crucifixion.’
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In the old New York Times headquarters, stained-glass panels adorned the editorial offices — and colored the place in more ways than one.
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The Face of The Times, and the Man Who Commissioned It
Tom Bodkin ordered up NYTCheltenham to replace a mélange of typefaces and sharpen the design of the newspaper.
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The History of ‘Stereotype,’ Written on Metal Plates
Stereotype printing is pressed into the story of The New York Times.
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Hey, Dude, What’s the History of Dude?
Over the decades, dudes have been fops, ‘dandified dilettantes,’ cool guys and surfers.
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The First Meaning of ‘Crush’ Came Long Before a ‘First Crush’
Cupid is no lexicographer. So, before Valentine’s Day, we looked into the evolution of the word “crush.”
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A Pop, Dip and Spin Through the History of ‘Pose’
Though the word “pose” is associated with voguing, it is less a part of the vocabulary and more a part of the movement.
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Picking Pockets, Moving Fast and Working Hard: the History of ‘Hustling’
The word “hustle” was first recorded in the 17th century. In the 20th, it took on an economic context in African American communities.
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Is Online Shopping Bad for the Planet?
In theory, getting deliveries can be more efficient than driving to the store. But you may still want to think before you add to cart.
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Tell Us What You Think About New York City’s Streets
We want to know more about your neighborhood — and how you get around the city.
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Is Your Law Firm Using A.I.? Tell Us How.
We want to hear from lawyers using generative A.I. to better understand how firms incorporate or train the technology.
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Students, What Questions About Paying for College Can We Answer?
We hope to tackle some essential queries — but we need your help.
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To cover the bustling world of aviation, Christine Chung considers the plights and predicaments of readers.
By Josh Ocampo
Amanda Montei, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, spoke to more than 30 married people for whom sex is not essential.
By Sarah Bahr
The New York Times’s newest podcast, hosted by David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro, offers wide-ranging conversations with notable guests.
By Sarah Bahr
Lisa Friedman, who covers climate change, discussed the fight to regulate toxic chemicals found in nearly half of America’s tap water.
By Josh Ocampo
Pete Wells’s first guide to New York’s restaurants was based on a decade of eating. To write a second, did he bite off more than he could chew?
By Pete Wells
An African American burial ground project in South Carolina is just one subject in Caroline Gutman’s search for a history hiding in plain sight.
By Caroline Gutman
Beginning on April 15, Times reporters will provide up-to-the-minute updates on the trial.
By Terence McGinley
With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re looking for stories about the various ways you have mothered or been mothered.
By Catherine Pearson
Ms. Smith, a pioneering co-chief art critic for The New York Times, retired last month after more than 4,500 reviews and essays.
By Sarah Bahr
If you have reinvented your life after retiring from a career, we want to hear how it’s going and any advice you have for others.
By The New York Times
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