The Archives

1966

“In five years, pop has grown like The Blob, from a label for what appeared to be a minor phase in art history to a mass psyche,” said Newsweek. “It has captivated the Great Society, thrived on its prosperity and exploited its restlessness.” America’s fascination with the pop culture phenomenon—“anything, basically, fun”—is as strong today as it was during the ’60s with Netflix’s recent debut of The Andy Warhol Diaries. The six-episode docuseries explores the iconic pop artist’s personal life alongside his professional career, revealing the origins of the mastermind behind the art.

1976

“Is it possible to sustain the ideal that college should be available to all Americans who want it, no matter how expensive?” Newsweek asked as higher education’s popularity diminished. With the value of a degree still in question, the College Transparency Act, recently passed by the House, aims to help families evaluate the costs.

1982

“Bringing nuclear arms under control can only benefit from a growing debate spurred by the nightmare that Americans can no longer afford to consider ‘unthinkable,’”Newsweek wrote after nationwide protests to end the nuclear arms race. Today, the once “unthinkable” is threatened by Russian aggression in Ukraine.