Letters From the July 17-14, 2017, Issue Letters From the July 17-14, 2017, Issue
Not that unpopular… Subject, verb… violence… DNC MIA… Applause for Merkley… Perriello: promise and peril… Thoughtful space… Top keavy…
Jun 29, 2017 / Our Readers
Media Contempt for Facts Grows Along With the Dangers of War With Russia Media Contempt for Facts Grows Along With the Dangers of War With Russia
“Russiagate” has become a grave threat to US national security—but its discredited foundational allegations persist.
Jun 28, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Bill O’Reilly Is America’s Best-Selling Historian Bill O’Reilly Is America’s Best-Selling Historian
And other problems we need to solve before we can get out of this mess.
Jun 22, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Was a Cuban Missile Crisis Averted in Syria, the Transatlantic Alliance Ruptured, and Intelgate Exposed? Was a Cuban Missile Crisis Averted in Syria, the Transatlantic Alliance Ruptured, and Intelgate Exposed?
Though briefly noted by the mainstream media, we may have witnessed three essential truths about the new Cold War.
Jun 21, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Introducing ‘Take Action Now,’ a New Tool to Help You Connect to the Resistance Introducing ‘Take Action Now,’ a New Tool to Help You Connect to the Resistance
Every Tuesday, “Take Action Now” will feature three actions involving time commitments ranging from five minutes to many days.
Jun 20, 2017 / NationAction
On Trump, the Media’s Malpractice Continues On Trump, the Media’s Malpractice Continues
The media—having learned the wrong lessons from the 2016 campaign—continue to keep Americans shocked rather than informed. The results are toxic to our democracy.
Jun 20, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Question for Paul Ryan A Question for Paul Ryan
Trump’s new to this, Paul Ryan has explained. The DC ways are something he’ll acquire While getting good experience on the job. Will that make him a more persuasive liar?…
Jun 15, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans
It will take massive citizen mobilization to stop big parts of this abomination from coming into law.
Jun 13, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Donald Trump Might Set a Record—for the Biggest Decline of American Power in History Donald Trump Might Set a Record—for the Biggest Decline of American Power in History
When the Trump years come to an end, will the United States be a pariah nation?
Jun 13, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt
3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday 3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday
The attorney general has told shifting stories about his meetings with Russian officials and the firing of James Comey.
Jun 12, 2017 / Joan Walsh