Michelle Goldberg

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Michelle Goldberg was formerly a senior contributing writer at The Nation.

Jill Abramson Was Right

Jill Abramson Was Right Jill Abramson Was Right

The former Times executive editor seems to have been pushed out for defending fundamental journalistic principles. 

May 15, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

The Lewinsky Double Standard

The Lewinsky Double Standard The Lewinsky Double Standard

If Monica Lewinsky were a man, she would have transcended the Clinton scandal long ago.

May 14, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Supreme Court OKs Christian Prayer at Government Meetings

Supreme Court OKs Christian Prayer at Government Meetings Supreme Court OKs Christian Prayer at Government Meetings

After today's egregious Supreme Court decision, expect a lot more sectarian prayer at local government events

May 5, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

For Tennessee Lawmakers, Punishing Pregnant Women Is More Important Than Protecting Fetal Life

For Tennessee Lawmakers, Punishing Pregnant Women Is More Important Than Protecting Fetal Life For Tennessee Lawmakers, Punishing Pregnant Women Is More Important Than Protecting Fetal Life

Some anti-abortion activists are agreeing with feminists: Tennessee’s new law criminalizing pregnant women is awful. So why did it pass?

Apr 30, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Fighting Despair to Fight Climate Change

Fighting Despair to Fight Climate Change Fighting Despair to Fight Climate Change

Without hope, the horror of climate change paralyzes rather than politicizes.

Apr 22, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan

The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan

A young Occupy Wall Street activist ended up in the hospital after her arrest. So why is she the one being prosecuted for assault?

Apr 14, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Mozillagate, Brendan Eich and Right-Wing Hypocrisy

Mozillagate, Brendan Eich and Right-Wing Hypocrisy Mozillagate, Brendan Eich and Right-Wing Hypocrisy

Conservatives are suddenly very unhappy to see moral judgments about sex and families invading the corporate realm.

Apr 8, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

#CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left

#CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left #CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left

The left can only afford to be contemptuous of liberal values when the right isn't in charge. 

Apr 2, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

The Rise of the Progressive City

The Rise of the Progressive City The Rise of the Progressive City

With liberal hopes dashed in Washington, political energy is gathering in cities, where social change is actually possible.

Apr 2, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg

Corporate Religious Freedom Means Freedom to Discriminate

Corporate Religious Freedom Means Freedom to Discriminate Corporate Religious Freedom Means Freedom to Discriminate

If the Supreme Court rules that corporations have the right to free exercise of religion in the Hobby Lobby case, what happens to civil rights law?

Mar 25, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

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