George Packer's Blog, page 21

The Unlikely New Hero of Turkey���s Opposition

Fariba Nawa on Fatih Mehmet Ma��o��lu, the Communist mayor of Ovac��k, a village in eastern Turkey, who has built his political platform on transparency and accountability.

How Seniors Joined the Cannabis Craze

Sara Davidson writes about the growing number of senior citizens who are turning to medical marijuana as a way to reduce a dependence on prescription drugs.

James Comey Believes Donald Trump Has an ���Emptiness��� Inside of Him

Eric Lach on David Remnick���s interview with James Comey, in which the the former F.B.I. director discusses the 2016 Presidential campaign, the early months of Donald Trump���s Presidency, and Trump���s conduct in office.

With Pompeo to Pyongyang, the U.S. Launches Diplomacy with North Korea

Robin Wright on Mike Pompeo's secret mission to Pyongyang, which has generated cautious optimism that Trump���s summit with Kim Jong Un, now America���s main foe in Asia, will actually happen.

The New Yorker Interview: Malcolm Gladwell Challenges LeBron and Predicts an N.B.A. Champion

The longtime New Yorker staff writer Malcolm Gladwell talks with David Remnick about running, health, the necessity of setting phones aside to give the mind some leisure time, and why he challenged LeBron James to a race.

The New Yorker Interview: Malcolm Gladwell on Running, Daydreaming, and Who Will Win the N.B.A. Title

The longtime New Yorker staff writer Malcolm Gladwell talks with David Remnick about running, health, the necessity of setting phones aside to give the mind some leisure time, and why he challenged LeBron James to a race.

2018 Midterm Elections: The Women Running for Office During the Trump Era

This year���s wave of women candidates has some striking features besides its sheer size.

America Continues to Ignore the Risks of Election Hacking

Sue Halpern writes about the risks that hacking and faulty equipment pose to U.S. elections in advance of the 2018 midterm elections.

Stacey Abrams, the Candidate for Georgia Governor Who Could Make History

Charles Bethea interviews Stacey Abrams, the Georgia house minority leader who is running for governor.

The Rise, Reign, and Fall of W.P.P.���s Martin Sorrell

Ken Auletta writes about the career of Martin Sorrell, the C.E.O. of W.P.P., the world���s largest advertising-and-marketing agency, after his forced retirement by the company board.