The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration
To truly hold the president accountable, there has to be more distinction between news that affects people’s lives and the daily outrages that often distract from the issues.
Jun 12, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present
The journalist who brought the My Lai massacre to light explains why we are not in a golden age of journalism.
Jun 8, 2018 / Jon Wiener
What Bourdain Gave Us What Bourdain Gave Us
Anthony Bourdain at his best was like punk at its best: profane and combative, but righteous rather than cynical or nihilistic.
Jun 8, 2018 / David Klion
Anthony Bourdain Knew There Was Nothing More Political Than Food Anthony Bourdain Knew There Was Nothing More Political Than Food
The chef and author demanded that we consider the humanity of so many who were wrongly portrayed by the rest of the media.
Jun 8, 2018 / John Nichols
I Think My Friend Is a Jordan Peterson Fan. What Should I Do? I Think My Friend Is a Jordan Peterson Fan. What Should I Do?
Another reader asks if it’s ethical to help an advertising firm understand “modern retirement.”
Jun 7, 2018 / Liza Featherstone
The Necessity of a Trump-Putin Summit The Necessity of a Trump-Putin Summit
Ten ways the new US-Russian Cold War is increasingly becoming more dangerous than the one we survived.
Jun 6, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Make Sure Everyone You Know Is Talking About Puerto Rico Make Sure Everyone You Know Is Talking About Puerto Rico
You can also demand justice for a trans woman who died in ICE custody and ask your representative in the House to vote to save net neutrality.
Jun 5, 2018 / NationAction
The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings
It hard job, being president.
Jun 5, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
Second and Third Thoughts on Tom Wolfe Second and Third Thoughts on Tom Wolfe
He was blithely unaware of how his journalistic cutting edge sliced one family into ribbons—mine.
Jun 1, 2018 / Feature / Jamie Bernstein
Puerto Rico Matters More Puerto Rico Matters More
Estimates that more than 4,600 people died after Hurricane Maria demand attention.
May 31, 2018 / John Nichols