Today from The New Yorker

R U There? by Alice Gregory A new counselling service harnesses the power of the text message.     When We Trusted Vaccines by Jeffrey Frank Sixty years ago, the idea that the federal government might launch a program to vaccinate millions of people seemed the height of rationality.     Should Black Culture Be Reformed? by Kelefa Sanneh Why the debate never really went away.     The Illusion of a Hostage Policy by Robin Wright The United States has often strayed from its own hostage policy, ceding clout if not cash.     A SkyMall Exit Interview by Kira Garcia “How would you characterize the company culture at SkyMall? Choose the product that best represents your experience.”     Tables for Two: Cosme by Amelia Lester Enrique Olvera’s Mexican restaurant is the undisputed opening of the season.