Midterm Media Meltdown Midterm Media Meltdown
The election results reflect a complex reality; the press prefers simple narratives.
Nov 12, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Value of Whiteness The Value of Whiteness
A lawsuit is being waged against the “wrongful birth” of a black child.
Nov 12, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Obstacles Limit Targets and Pace of Strikes on ISIS Obstacles Limit Targets and Pace of Strikes on ISIS
—Headline, The New York Times
Nov 12, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You
What would your abortion compromise look like? What will you do for pregnant women who can’t afford a child? And more.
Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly
Of all the panicked and irrational reactions to Ebola, the outrageous treatment of volunteers like Kaci Hickox and Ryan Boyko is the most dangerous.
Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim
By the Way By the Way
Obamacare Loses Power as a Campaign Issue —Headline, The New York Times
Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
What Are Republican Donors Thinking? What Are Republican Donors Thinking?
Under Obama, the richer are richer than ever, but Wall Street isn’t repaying the favor.
Oct 29, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
How Racism Stole Black Childhood How Racism Stole Black Childhood
People who are black and poor aren’t allowed to be young and irresponsible.
Oct 29, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge
Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’ Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’
—Headline, The New York Times
Oct 29, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On the Reappearance of Kim Jong-un On the Reappearance of Kim Jong-un
At last there was a glimpse of Kim. And he looked fit, though still not slim. For some, the sight of Kim was grim: They’d hoped they’d seen the back of him.
Oct 22, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin