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December 18, 2023

Cover Story

The Campaign Is Going Great

At least the Biden team thinks so. But many Democrats have their doubts. By Gabriel Debenedetti

On the Cover: The Biden campaign’s Wilmington headquarters on Election Night this year. Photograph by Brian Finke for New York Magazine.

features

The Age Gappers

What is it about intergenerational couples that sparks so much outrage?

By Lila Shapiro
An American Girlhood in the Ozempic Era

Maggie Ervie had tried everything to control her weight. Then her doctor proposed a divisive new intervention.

By Lisa Miller

Intelligencer

Departments

Strategist

Best in Class

An iron that can conquer creases in one sweep.
Best Bets

A travel writer’s carry-on essentials, more modest beanies, and easily adaptable workout shoes.
Strategist Round Table

Parents share what they’ll be buying their kids this year.
The Look Book

Spends Saturday afternoon at The Nutcracker.
Design Hunting

A Tribeca duplex that evokes a city in the sky.
The Restaurant Review

Eulalie evokes another time, down to the phone calls.

The Culture Pages