How Partisanship Affects Pandemic Thinking

This reaffirms a longstanding belief of political science, Professor Klar said: “When an issue becomes really threatening and really important to you, then partisanship weakens its grip on your decision making.” It is, at least, a moderately reassuring thought. “There’s often so much focus on people whose partisanship seems to surpass their care even for…

Let Them Taste Cake Again

The line to enter the Big Fake Wedding New York City expo at City Winery, in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, moved smoothly and efficiently last month. Brides and grooms, maids of honor, and a handful of mothers were all smiles. Some were masked; others were not. Everyone seemed glad to be there. The Big Fake Wedding…

Why is a Brazilian Butt Lift Dangerous?

But it can be difficult for doctors to know where exactly they’re injecting; they have sometimes mistakenly injected fat into the gluteal muscle, or right below it. Fat can then travel directly to the heart and into the lungs, obstructing blood flow and causing immediate death. Concerned about the mortality rate, in 2018 the American…

Some Assembly Required

One of my favorite things to do on my birthday is to throw my own dinner party (yep, I’m a Leo). A grand aioli is always a strong contender in late August, and Kay Chun’s is calling to me with its bright green aioli, packed with herbs, which you can easily make vegan — notes…