White Noise, Black Politics White Noise, Black Politics
What happens when the black experience is relegated to background noise?
Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Close Down the Gay Movement? Close Down the Gay Movement?
If it’s all about handing out gold stars or scarlet letters to CEOs and celebrities, then I’ll pass.
Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim
Damaging Compassion Damaging Compassion
Jeb Bush’s sympathy for undocumented immigrants is seen as an obstacle in winning the Republican presidential nomination —News reports Unless, some say, Jeb wants to stay In Florida, with the gators, He’s going to have to change his tune, Or else he’ll lose the haters.
Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East
Many Israelis, Netanyahu included, were never serious about seeking a two-state solution in the peace negotiations.
Apr 8, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Prison Culture: How Biases Trump Evidence and Land People in Jail Prison Culture: How Biases Trump Evidence and Land People in Jail
The imprisonment of an American couple in Qatar reveals biases in criminal justice, at home and abroad.
Apr 8, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
I Dream of Sheldon With the Bright Orange Hair I Dream of Sheldon With the Bright Orange Hair
(Sung by Republican presidential candidates to the tune of “I Dream of Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair.”) I dream of Sheldon with the bright orange hair. He need but beckon, and I’m quickly there. The views of Sheldon are OK by me. Always I agree, whatever they might be. Many are the good things about him. I love each. Mostly, though, I love the way he does free speech. I dream of Sheldon with the bright orange hair. He need but beckon, and I’m quickly there.
Apr 8, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal? Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal?
Yes, let’s erase stigma. But feminists, please: let’s not forget to talk about male privilege.
Apr 2, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Finally Finally
Kelly and Stepien became personally involved, although, by early August 2013, their personal relationship had cooled, apparently at Stepien’s choice. —From the Bridgegate report by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher We know now why those access lanes were closed. Yes, those of us who had no notion’ll Be pleased that Christie’s lawyers solved the case: A jilted female got emotional.
Apr 2, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How Bill de Blasio Is Being Framed How Bill de Blasio Is Being Framed
The NYC mayor as fumbling amateur: this story writes itself, no facts required.
Mar 26, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Case Closed Case Closed
Inquiry Is Said to Clear Christie, but That’s His Lawyers’ Verdict. —New York Times headline His lawyers did a thorough job. The governor has been absolved. They’d interviewed all Christie aides, Except, of course, the ones involved.
Mar 26, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin