Memories of a Conversation Between Donald Trump and a Gold Star Widow Memories of a Conversation Between Donald Trump and a Gold Star Widow
Donald Trump says he has “one of the greatest memories of all time.” —News reports In testimony regarding the suit against Trump University, Donald Trump says “I don’t remember” 35…
Nov 2, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice? Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice?
It’s hard to believe that a country that elected Donald Trump will take a no-tolerance attitude with the mini-Trumps all around us.
Nov 2, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The General Speaks The General Speaks
“Video Disproves Story Kelly Told About Lawmaker” —The New York Times At first, he spoke with feeling and made sense. Then, suddenly, toward lies and slurs he lurched. He gave us a…
Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween
Be afraid.
Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
41 Million Americans Are Food Insecure. Why Are the Media Ignoring Them? 41 Million Americans Are Food Insecure. Why Are the Media Ignoring Them?
Trump overwhelms the news, helping the robber-baron class more quietly pillage the country.
Oct 25, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Jeremy Corbyn Could Be the Next British Prime Minister. Now Comes the Hard Part. Jeremy Corbyn Could Be the Next British Prime Minister. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The British left should temper its delight with strategic thinking. An enemy awaits: international capital.
Oct 20, 2017 / Column / Gary Younge
Hollywood People on Harvey Weinstein Hollywood People on Harvey Weinstein
They’re mad as hell at what he did, So, loudly, they decry it. But what they don’t say much about Is thirty years of quiet.
Oct 19, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Will We Believe Her Now? Will We Believe Her Now?
This might be a tipping point for sexual harassment. On the other hand...
Oct 18, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood Predator Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood Predator
“He appeared in a bathrobe and asked if he could give her a massage or she could watch him shower, she recalled in an interview.” —The New York Times He hit on starlets and on star…
Oct 12, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Color of Terrorism and the Whiteness of the Lone Wolf The Color of Terrorism and the Whiteness of the Lone Wolf
We’ll do everything to prevent terrorist attacks, but are seemingly powerless against white male shooters.
Oct 11, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami