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August 12, 2024

Cover Story

Are We All Bad Pet Parents?

An exhaustive exploration of this and other ethical questions plaguing our interspecies relationships.

On the Cover: Photograph by Charlie Engman for New York Magazine. Prosthetics and Styling: Emily Schubert; Set Design: Mike Feswick; Model: Kaitlyn Croteau (cat).

features

Yes, She Can

The Democratic Party abandoned Obama-era pragmatism. Kamala Harris might restore it.

By Jonathan Chait
Everyone Knew About the A-Team

Why did the real-estate industry let the Alexander brothers act with impunity?

By Bridget Read and James D. Walsh

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