Oct 3, 2016 Vol 188 No 13

European Politics Are Swinging to the Right

The Migrant Kids of Calais Refusing to Wait for the World to Act
As world leaders gather at the UN to tackle the migrant crisis, the displaced in Calais consider desperate measures

Meet the Pastor Who Prays With Donald Trump

All Across the Country, Athletes Are Fueling a Debate About How America Defines Patriotism
From NFL stadiums to high school sidelines, athletes are protesting during the national anthem--and fueling a debate about how America defines patriotism

China Puts a Limit on Russian Ambition

Heroin, Obamacare and Pride: Why Trump Is Finding an Audience In Southern Ohio

Jelani Jenkins: Why I Knelt During the National Anthem輸nd Why It’s Time to Stand Up
”This is not about football, the flag, the military, or Jelani Jenkins. This is about the message: equality for all”

The Mindful Classroom
Some experts think mindfulness is the antidote to distraction, misbehaving--even poor math scores. Are they on to something?

There’s No Such Thing As a Selective Patriot
Colin Kaepernick is right to take a knee

Return of the Classics
Their designs remain unrivaled

The Medical Records You’ve Been Waiting for Are Right Here in This Column
Hillary Clinton’s and Donald Trump’s medical records aren’t records at all

Colin Kaepernick Had No Choice but to Kneel
’We must understand what Kaepernick is protesting’

11 Questions With Jennifer Weiner
The best-selling novelist talks about her family, her difficult childhood and her recent Oprah’s Book Club controversy

How Incentive Prizes Can Spark Innovation

Odd Tax Breaks of the World

Two Religious Pillars Meet

There’s Still More Room-and Need-for Diversity on TV

Once Cool Magnificent Seven Now a Middling Septet

What a Terrorist Acting Alone Says About the Loyalty of U.S. Muslims

America’s Unseen Social Crisis: Men Without Work

Edward Albee
Icon of the American Theater

World Focuses on Superbug Threat
Global leaders gathered on Sept. 21 during the U.N. General Assembly to discuss the growing danger of antimicrobial resistance. It’s only the fourth time the General Assembly has examined a health issue.

Of Maladies and Miracles

A Museum Embraces the Triumph and Struggle of Black America

New York’s Next Monument

Brangelina

Kashmir Attack Pushes India and Pakistan to the Brink

The Wedding Party

This Just In

For the Record

With a Little Help, You Too Can Write a Young-Adult Novel

The High-Tech-Home Revolution Is Taking Longer Than Advertised

Wells Fargo Customer Fraud Deals Political Setback to Banks

Why Cities Need More Trees

Infinite Jests from the Good Place

Milestones