Romeo and Juliet

Illustration of two hands reaching for one another across the frame and unable to touch. Behind the hands are blocks containing text that says "Quarantine: Contagious Disease" in all capital letters.

The Plague Story We’re Living Through

April 16, 2020May 1, 2020 - by Michael Lista

Romeo and Juliet reminds us that all the best human things are unhygienic—sex, kissing, a touch from the person you love

Cover of the Nov/Dec issue of The Walrus magazine.

Nov/Dec 2020

Special double issue: The long journey to the end of COVID, the stress on kids and their mental health, David Frum fights the right, and the enduring influence of Hinterland Who’s Who.

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