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Election Night at the Trump White House

Election Night at the Trump White House Election Night at the Trump White House

’Twas said that finding wise advice Was something Donald Trump had mastered. So who’d he listen to that night? Just Rudy Giuliani, plastered.

Jun 28, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Why the January 6 Hearings Are a Trap

Why the January 6 Hearings Are a Trap Why the January 6 Hearings Are a Trap

It’s absurd to try to hold GOP accountable while conspicuously reaching across the aisle.

Jun 25, 2022 / Column / Jeet Heer

A Charitable View of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee

A Charitable View of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee A Charitable View of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee

She’s done the speeches and the waves. As royals go, she’s been a dilly. For all this time, she’s done her job, It’s not her fault the job is silly.

Jun 14, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Conservatives on the Supreme Court Have Officially Become Homicidal

The Conservatives on the Supreme Court Have Officially Become Homicidal The Conservatives on the Supreme Court Have Officially Become Homicidal

In a shocking recent decision, the nation’s highest court ruled that “innocence isn’t enough” to spare a person the death penalty.

Jun 13, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal

Infant formula

If Men Could Breastfeed If Men Could Breastfeed

Here’s a solution to the baby formula crisis.

Jun 9, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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The Next Move The Next Move

“Republican lawmakers this year passed an unprecedented bevy of bills targeting the authority of state and local election officials, a power grab that might allow partisan legislat…

May 31, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Peter Gelb and Anna Netrebeko on the red carpet

Waging Proxy War in Ukraine Won’t Save Us From Ourselves Waging Proxy War in Ukraine Won’t Save Us From Ourselves

The policing of public opinion over Ukraine goes to extremes unimagined during the fight against Hitler.

May 27, 2022 / Column / David Bromwich

The Anti-Abortion Movement Weaponizes Women Against Women

The Anti-Abortion Movement Weaponizes Women Against Women The Anti-Abortion Movement Weaponizes Women Against Women

Anti-abortion women perpetuate the idea that women’s lives are about deference and self-sacrifice. But women must help one another see ourselves as human first.

May 27, 2022 / Column / Nicole Nehrig

To the Hypocrite Go the Spoils

To the Hypocrite Go the Spoils To the Hypocrite Go the Spoils

Mitch McConnell refused to schedule hearings on the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on the novel rationale that a presidential election was too close, and he the…

May 17, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Jeff Bezos holds a handkerchief to his face.

Don’t Boycott Amazon Don’t Boycott Amazon

They’re too big to be hurt by individual consumer choice. Instead, hit them where it really hurts.

May 13, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

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