Who’s the Dummy? Who’s the Dummy?
A wall, Trump says, will keep us safe From every scary Guatemalan. And count on Fox to back him up, Like Pravda always backed up Stalin. But Pravda got the party line That it was o…
Mar 15, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Fox News Has Always Been Propaganda Fox News Has Always Been Propaganda
The cable news channel has poisoned political discourse from the moment it went on the air.
Mar 14, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Man With the SS Tattoo The Man With the SS Tattoo
How do we deal with the Nazis living among us?
Mar 14, 2019 / Column / Laila Lalami
What to Celebrate—and Mourn—This International Women’s Day What to Celebrate—and Mourn—This International Women’s Day
Over the last year, women’s rights took one step back, and two steps forward.
Mar 8, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Trump’s Justification for Giving His Son-in-Law a Security Clearance Trump’s Justification for Giving His Son-in-Law a Security Clearance
A clearance for Jared’s an absolute must. Though he might be lacking the CIA’s trust, Restrictions on Jared just had to surcease, For Jared alone can bring Middle East peace. In de…
Mar 7, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Barr Becomes Attorney General Again Barr Becomes Attorney General Again
Once more you’re head of Justice, William Barr. In your career you’ve surely traveled far. But now we’re going to see just who you are: If told to fold, will you say au revoir Or w…
Feb 21, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
White People Can’t Quit Blackface White People Can’t Quit Blackface
And it’s not because they think it’s funny.
Feb 20, 2019 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Are We Witnessing the End of News? Are We Witnessing the End of News?
If you think the media are in trouble now, just wait till there’s a recession.
Feb 20, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
Howard Schultz May Run for President Howard Schultz May Run for President
The Democrats have welcomed Schultz As warmly as they might Darth Vader. It’s odd: A centrist billionaire Can look exactly like Ralph Nader.
Feb 7, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
She’s With Stupid She’s With Stupid
Sure, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slips up sometimes–but have you listened to her Republican colleagues?
Feb 7, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt