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Stuart Kyle Duncan

This Trump Judge Tormented a Trans Woman—Because He Could This Trump Judge Tormented a Trans Woman—Because He Could

Stuart Kyle Duncan had a history of anti-LGBTQ bigotry before he joined the bench. Now he’s inflicting his pettiness and cruelty on vulnerable litigants.

Jan 31, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

Man holds retrieves piece of rock from ocean

What Does It Mean to Be a Climate Refugee? What Does It Mean to Be a Climate Refugee?

A recent ruling opens the door to new types of protected status.

Jan 30, 2020 / Column / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Prince Harry’s Employment Prospects in Canada (Worst-Case Scenario) Prince Harry’s Employment Prospects in Canada (Worst-Case Scenario)

The prince has trouble finding work. Although without a pause he’s hunted, He hasn’t seen an ad that says, “Experienced ribbon cutter wanted.”…

Jan 28, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

‘Woke’ CEOs Don’t Actually Care About Economic Justice

‘Woke’ CEOs Don’t Actually Care About Economic Justice ‘Woke’ CEOs Don’t Actually Care About Economic Justice

Make no mistake: In business, earnings matter more than equality.

Jan 28, 2020 / Column / Aaron Ross Coleman

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren after a primary debate

Voter, Beware: Oppo Dump Season Is Upon Us Voter, Beware: Oppo Dump Season Is Upon Us

A former political candidate reflects on how the opposition research sausage gets made.

Jan 23, 2020 / Column / Ross Barkan

Trump’s Threats to the Iranians

Trump’s Threats to the Iranians Trump’s Threats to the Iranians

He said we would target their cultural sites. The next day, he had much less surety. Still, thinking of what might be culture to him, They’re beefing up golf course security.

Jan 21, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Funeral of Qassem Soleimani in Iran

Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen

Trump’s actions show how little the political class has learned about war.

Jan 17, 2020 / Column / Laila Lalami

‘The New York Times’ Is Enabling Republican Lies

‘The New York Times’ Is Enabling Republican Lies ‘The New York Times’ Is Enabling Republican Lies

Treating GOP falsehoods as a matter of taste endangers our democracy.

Jan 16, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman

Trump Reveals His Real Reason for Having Suleimani Killed

Trump Reveals His Real Reason for Having Suleimani Killed Trump Reveals His Real Reason for Having Suleimani Killed

“Trump, former aides said, has burned with a desire to erase Obama’s foreign policy legacy and prove himself a superior Commander-in-Chief.” —The Washington Post I couldn’t abide o…

Jan 14, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Low Point?

The Low Point? The Low Point?

President Trump on Thursday found time to insult 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg after she was named Time’s Person of the Year, an honor he has coveted for year…

Dec 24, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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