We Balk at ‘Law and Order,’ but Democracy Needs the Rule of Law We Balk at ‘Law and Order,’ but Democracy Needs the Rule of Law
The preservation of our liberties has always depended more on habit than on compulsion.
Jan 25, 2021 / Column / David Bromwich
The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences
The long-standing normalization of right-wing violence demands that accountability for their crimes be a national priority.
Jan 22, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway
Silver Lining Silver Lining
The market is hitting record highs, even as the virus surges and millions go hungry. —The Washington Post Though others have suffered, the Wall Street guys got The bull-market prof…
Jan 12, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin
No Excuses: Biden Can Help End Racist Police Violence—From Day 1 No Excuses: Biden Can Help End Racist Police Violence—From Day 1
The incoming president said Black Lives Matter. Now it’s time for him to prove he means it.
Jan 8, 2021 / Column / Elie Mystal
Covid-19 Has Been Hardest on Women Covid-19 Has Been Hardest on Women
When money is tight and time is tighter, the basic structure of male supremacy shows itself to be remarkably intact.
Jan 7, 2021 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Look Beyond the Media Frenzy and Focus on the Fundamentals Look Beyond the Media Frenzy and Focus on the Fundamentals
In my last column, I’d like to leave you with what I’ve learned covering the media for more nearly 25 years.
Dec 30, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman
2020 2020
We’ve had a year, you must admit, Whose misery would just not quit. At last, we offer this obit: We’re glad to see the back of it.
Dec 29, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
House Democrats’ Marijuana Decriminalization Vote Is Huge—and Not Enough House Democrats’ Marijuana Decriminalization Vote Is Huge—and Not Enough
This is exactly the right time to start pulling back from the war on drugs.
Dec 28, 2020 / Column / Kali Holloway
People Are Taking the Wrong Lesson From Trump’s Failed Coup People Are Taking the Wrong Lesson From Trump’s Failed Coup
Trump failed to steal the election because of incompetence, not because our robust institutions defeated him.
Dec 15, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal
Trump and Pardons Trump and Pardons
The power to pardon is something he likes. It makes him feel king-like and strong. It’s lucky his kids and his cronies include So many who’ve done something wrong.
Dec 15, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin