"Kofman delved deeply into the writings of Yarvin, who popularized the concept of being “red-pilled”—a riff on a scene in “The Matrix”—and turned it into a rallying cry among conservatives. A former tech designer, Yarvin has advocated for “the liquidation of democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law,” and called for the establishment of an American monarchy, arguing in 2011 that Donald Trump is “biologically suited” to reign as king."
"Kofman’s article chronicles the path of such ideas from the fringes to the mainstream, outlining their influence on figures such as Peter Thiel, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk. Near the end of the piece, Kofman joins Yarvin, whom she describes as “America’s most famous living monarchist,” at the “Coronation Ball,” a D.C. event celebrating Trump’s second Inauguration. She and other journalists were later removed by security."
"“Power Houses,” which received the 2026 ASME Award for Best Entertainment and Celebrity Photography, takes readers inside the living rooms of notable New Yorkers, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Spike Lee, and Gloria Steinem. Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs."
A profile writing award recognized a portrait of far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin and followed the growth of his political influence. The reporting examined his writings, including the popularization of “red-pilled” rhetoric and calls for radical institutional change. Yarvin advocated liquidation of democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law, and promoted an American monarchy, including claims about Donald Trump’s suitability to reign. The account traced how these ideas moved from fringe circles into broader political and tech networks, affecting figures such as Peter Thiel, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk. Near the end, the reporting included attendance at a D.C. event celebrating Trump’s second inauguration, after which journalists were removed by security. A separate photography collection of New Yorker images won an ASME award for entertainment and celebrity photography, portraying notable New Yorkers in their homes.
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