The Case for Arguing Politics With Your Family at Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, skip the extra beer and take the higher ground in your family debate; chances are, your relatives will follow your example.
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Thanksgiving in Tilden Park: A Kind of Homecoming
After living the unfamiliar for so long, the idea of home becomes powerfully linked with an oversimplified image of American life.
They Also Enjoy a Good Turkey Dinner in Havana
There's a reason the U.S. farm lobby wants better access to Cuba.
In Praise of Pumpkin Pie, the Only Reason to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Some people are trying to eliminate pumpkin pie from your Thanksgiving. These people are not to be trusted.
Datebook: What’s Happening in November and December—and Why It Matters
From the Supreme Court-mandated date for California to relieve prison overcrowding to the New York City Marathon, events you should be aware of.
Academic Research Does Not Take Holidays Off
There is, in fact, a surprising amount of scholarship on the subject of Thanksgiving, a uniquely American celebration marked by rituals that lend themselves to a wide range of interpretations.