This Film Is the Gem at a Controversial Oscars This Film Is the Gem at a Controversial Oscars
Last Day of Freedom is a haunting animated film about a veteran sent to death row.
Feb 24, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
America Changed. Antonin Scalia Never Did. America Changed. Antonin Scalia Never Did.
When the Supreme Court justice joined the bench, his views were mainstream. What a difference 30 years makes.
Feb 18, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Trump’s Dirty Mouth Trump’s Dirty Mouth
“His backers…see his willingness to speak coarsely as yet another refreshing example of his resistance to political correctness.” —The New York Times Trump’s backers think his smut…
Feb 18, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Donald Trump’s Campaign Has Turned Into One Long Hate-In Donald Trump’s Campaign Has Turned Into One Long Hate-In
The candidate demonizes Muslims while pandering to vets.
Feb 18, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami
Why There Will Be No New New Deal Why There Will Be No New New Deal
Our political culture has always relied on Trump-style fear and loathing. The Roosevelt era is the exception that proves the rule.
Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
Villain of the Month Villain of the Month
Martin Shkreli, who raised the price of a life-saving drug 5,500 percent, takes the Fifth before a congressional committee. —News reports Whose smirk enraged us on the telly? Whose…
Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
It’s the Racism, Stupid It’s the Racism, Stupid
The GOP establishment can’t freak out about Trump now. It’s been playing his game for decades, just more artfully.
Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge
Why Have I (Almost) Always Voted for the Male Candidate? Why Have I (Almost) Always Voted for the Male Candidate?
I’ve had many chances to cast a ballot for a woman in primary races. I had plenty of reasons why I shouldn’t.
Feb 4, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Iowa: Sweet Relief Iowa: Sweet Relief
The pollsters now have all moved on. And café patrons needn’t fear A candidate just might barge in To plead his case and smear a peer. And now it’s safe to get the phone: One needn…
Feb 4, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
ISIS Is Changing Our Attitude Toward Free Speech, but Not Guns ISIS Is Changing Our Attitude Toward Free Speech, but Not Guns
We’re headed in the wrong direction.
Feb 4, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams