The GOP’s Blatant Racism The GOP’s Blatant Racism
From Newt Gingrich to Ron Paul, Republican presidential candidates have stopped speaking in code and embraced baldly racist rhetoric.
Jan 11, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge
Automatic Pundit Readjustment After Each Primary Vote Automatic Pundit Readjustment After Each Primary Vote
They’ll picture what we can expect, With certainty in their depictions. But first they’ll erase from their minds Their previous certain predictions.
Jan 4, 2012 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Obama and the Indefinite Detention of US Citizens Obama and the Indefinite Detention of US Citizens
With the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, the president has brought Guantánamo-style justice to the United States.
Jan 4, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Ron Paul’s Strange Bedfellows Ron Paul’s Strange Bedfellows
He’s against most of what we’re for. What is it with progressive mancrushes on right-wing Republicans?
Jan 4, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Rick Perry Compares Himself to Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow Rick Perry Compares Himself to Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow
So Perry is fond of debates now, He’s calling himself in these rumbles An Iowa caucuses Tebow— Except for how often he fumbles.
Dec 21, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Governor Cuomo Is Still Governor One Percent Governor Cuomo Is Still Governor One Percent
Contrary to the spin, New York’s new tax plan privileges millionaires at the expense of the 99 percent.
Dec 21, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Santa Claus Test The Santa Claus Test
Today, neither the press nor government has the authority to validate little Virginia's belief in miracles.
Dec 21, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
The Perils of the Front-Runner in a Horse Race The Perils of the Front-Runner in a Horse Race
Though Romney was leading right out of the gate, He’s also a guy some conservatives hate. But all other entries they managed to find Were scratched from the start or have fallen behind. So now they’ve decided that Newt is a whiz— The horse that they’re backing, corrupt as he is. Thus Gingrich, now galloping (though he’s quite husky), May make Romney look like the late Edmund Muskie.
Dec 14, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Occupy the Holidays Occupy the Holidays
Need holiday gift ideas that will warm hearts? Try these.
Dec 14, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Dangerous Defense Bill Heading Toward Obama’s Desk The Dangerous Defense Bill Heading Toward Obama’s Desk
The National Defense Authorization Act would authorize indefinite military detention for US citizens, stripping Americans of their constitutional rights.
Dec 14, 2011 / Column / Patricia J. Williams