[m12k]

I can select text just fine in that article (this is with Chrome on MacOS 10.12 running uBlock Origin)

[bryanph_]

Ah I'm using firefox; I suppose it's unintentional then.

[gboss]

Are you using a touchscreen computer? There's a bug on the NYT site with Touchscreen computers that disables highlighting text on Firefox. It's been bugging me forever, on my Surface Pro.

[bryanph_]

yes I have a touchscreen computer

[lyk]

I'm using firefox and the website functions normally.