Joseph Bernstein
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Trying to Bridge the Partisan Divide One Conversation at a Time
One Small Step, an initiative that facilitates conversations between people with opposing views, is trying to tackle political polarization.
Gwen Walz, Tim Walz’s Wife, Redefined the Role of a Political Spouse in Minnesota
Early in her husband’s political career, she stepped in to help. Some wondered: Why isn’t she running?
How Campaigns Can Kill Political Memes
Speed and novelty are two essential elements when it comes to out-memeing a political opponent.
Elon Musk’s Novel and Polarizing Cybertruck
Elon Musk’s Cybertrucks are hitting the road. They’re provoking strong aesthetic judgments — and assumptions about the people who drive them.
Who Is Usha Vance, the Wife of J.D. Vance?
The two met at Yale Law School, and Ms. Vance has helped him along in his political rise ever since — including now to Donald...
Who Interviewed ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’? Meet the Guys Behind the Viral Video.
Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow shoot man-on-the-street interviews at popular nightlife destinations. Their questions led to an internet sensation.
What’s Behind TikTok’s Beef With Chipotle?
A series of popular videos on the platform encourage users to protest the restaurant chain’s portion sizes by walking out without paying or filming workers.
Some Jewish Students Say Their Views on Zionism Have Affected Their Social Life
Some Jewish students say they’ve been dropped by old roommates and sorority sisters and ostracized from campus clubs and teams because of their views —...
Schtick’s Pop-Up Event Series for Seder Celebrates Jewish Culture
The dinner parties held by Shtick, a pop-up series celebrating Jewish culture, draw out New York’s influencers, artists, designers and celebrities.
Superiority Burger Parts Ways With Ashwin Deshmukh
The popular East Village restaurant delivered the news in a letter to investors after a New York Times story reported on accusations regarding Mr. Deshmukh’s...