The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve
We know how to help children fleeing violence in Central America. Instead, we’re raiding communities and deporting families.
Feb 11, 2016 / Elizabeth Holtzman
Letters From the February 29, 2016, Issue Letters From the February 29, 2016, Issue
Hunger pains… waging good journalism… Nader’s debaters…
Feb 11, 2016 / Our Readers and Liza Featherstone
“Circling Birdies” “Circling Birdies”
In cartoon worlds, if you’re struck on the head the small birds that encircle your scalp are known as a “halo” or “circling birdies”—a cartoonist’s motif or trope or idiom. Trope i…
Feb 11, 2016 / Books & the Arts / John Kinsella
Why There Will Be No New New Deal Why There Will Be No New New Deal
Our political culture has always relied on Trump-style fear and loathing. The Roosevelt era is the exception that proves the rule.
Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
Villain of the Month Villain of the Month
Martin Shkreli, who raised the price of a life-saving drug 5,500 percent, takes the Fifth before a congressional committee. —News reports Whose smirk enraged us on the telly? Whose…
Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
It’s the Racism, Stupid It’s the Racism, Stupid
The GOP establishment can’t freak out about Trump now. It’s been playing his game for decades, just more artfully.
Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge
Beyond Bernie’s Bros and Hillary’s Hellfire Beyond Bernie’s Bros and Hillary’s Hellfire
What the primary race is missing, so far, when it comes to women.
Feb 10, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’ Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’
His mistake was embarrassing, but understandable.
Feb 10, 2016 / Leslie Savan
The Supreme Court Just Blocked Obama’s Climate Regulations. Are We Screwed? The Supreme Court Just Blocked Obama’s Climate Regulations. Are We Screwed?
It depends on who the next president is.
Feb 10, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter