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February 14, 2011

Cover Story

“Just Smile”

Schools chancellor Cathie Black wasn’t hired to be a visionary, she was hired to be a saleswoman for Bloomberg-style reform. By Chris Smith

On the Cover: Photograph by Jeff Riedel for New York Magazine.

Features

The Prozac, Paxil, Klonopin, Xanax, Adderall, Ambien, Lunesta, Trazodone War

As it approaches its tenth year, our nation’s longest war is showing signs of waning. Meanwhile, our soldiers are falling apart.
The Curious Case of Joseph and Nicholas Brooks

Joe, father, won an Oscar for composing “You Light Up My Life.” Now he faces 127 counts of sexual misconduct, including rape.

Intelligencer

Culture

Columns

Realpolitiktian

Obama’s handling of the Egyptian uprising reveals that in foreign policy, too, he is a pragmatic centrist to the core.

Agenda

Fat Monday

An $85 prix-fixe menu will be served at this Mardi Gras-themed pop-up at Locanda Verde.

Strategist

Departments

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