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The Fraying Ties Between Liberal American Jews and Israel

The Fraying Ties Between Liberal American Jews and Israel The Fraying Ties Between Liberal American Jews and Israel

A new generation of liberal American Jewish leaders will no longer uncritically support Israel, and Netanyahu no longer pretends to care.

May 23, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman

Stacey Abrams Georgia governor's race

What Progressives Can Learn From Stacey Abrams What Progressives Can Learn From Stacey Abrams

A brighter political future depends upon turning out large numbers of voters of color.

May 11, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright

Donald Trump

It’s a Witch Hunt! It’s a Witch Hunt!

Or Some witchlike people have disguises that May cover up a black and pointy hat. The one nabbed first of all, to Trump’s chagrin, Was “Lock Her Up” adviser Michael Flynn. Then Man…

May 10, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Barbie doll tampon

Are We Finally Getting Over the Belief That Periods Are Embarrassing? Are We Finally Getting Over the Belief That Periods Are Embarrassing?

To fight for pads and tampons for all, we have to talk openly about menstruation.

May 10, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Jon Tester

Trump Threatens Senator Tester Trump Threatens Senator Tester

“I know things about Tester… and if I said them he’d never be elected again.” —Donald Trump That Trumpian threat sounds familiar— That boast of what he can unearth. You think he w…

May 3, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Bret Stephens

Never Trumpers Never Mattered Never Trumpers Never Mattered

They’re all over the media, but they’re politically insignificant.

May 3, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman

Ida B. Wells-Barnett Deserves a Bigger Statue

Ida B. Wells-Barnett Deserves a Bigger Statue Ida B. Wells-Barnett Deserves a Bigger Statue

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is extraordinary, and we need more monuments like it.

May 2, 2018 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Pruitt Aide

Depressing White House Personnel News Depressing White House Personnel News

The cable-news folks never tire Of wondering who Trump will fire. Will Kelly’s tries at saying no Mean he will be the next to go? Will Pruitt’s graft at long last force A flight ba…

Apr 26, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Ensaf Haidar and Raif Badawi

This Saudi Blogger Called for Modernization. So Has the Crown Prince. So Why Is the Blogger in Jail? This Saudi Blogger Called for Modernization. So Has the Crown Prince. So Why Is the Blogger in Jail?

If Mohammed bin Salman truly wants to promote freedom of expression, he must release Raif Badawi.

Apr 26, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Windrush

The Veneration of the Windrush Generation The Veneration of the Windrush Generation

The UK government’s treatment of elderly black Britons from the Caribbean is a scandal, but their elevation to national treasure offers hope.

Apr 25, 2018 / Column / Gary Younge

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