In Defense of the Much-Maligned IRS

The agency helps to keep the wealthy accountable.

Bryce Covert

Why Democratic Contenders Now Call for Abolishing the Electoral College

After the 2000 election, when Al Gore won the popular vote, Democrats were slow to respond, seeming to lack a basic sense of what was at stake. Not anymore.

John Nichols

Repeal Appeal

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Matt Bors

NATO Turns 70

Next week, Washington will throw the military alliance a birthday party. How much is there to celebrate?

James Carden

We’re Owed an Apology

And we should be suspicious of any candidate who’s loath to give one.

Kai Wright

How Women Are Made Invisible by Design

When a “generic male” is the measure of all things, women suffer the consequences.

Katha Pollitt

Odd Reasoning

Calvin Trillin

Letters From the April 22, 2019, Issue

Led astray by the third way… Walker’s downfall… Nuclear insanity… Making scammers pay…

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