Political Figures

Am I the Only Person Who Thinks Larry David Wasn’t Funny on Trump’s ‘SNL’?

Am I the Only Person Who Thinks Larry David Wasn’t Funny on Trump’s ‘SNL’? Am I the Only Person Who Thinks Larry David Wasn’t Funny on Trump’s ‘SNL’?

Shouting “Trump’s a racist!” helped inoculate Trump—and "SNL"—from seeming racist.

Nov 10, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Democracy Beats Oligarchy

Democracy Beats Oligarchy Democracy Beats Oligarchy

Last week’s local victories send a powerful signal that our democracy is not for sale.

Nov 10, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Rand Paul addresses supporters in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Rand Paul Should Make Tuesday’s Debate About US Troops in Syria and Undeclared Wars Rand Paul Should Make Tuesday’s Debate About US Troops in Syria and Undeclared Wars

The senator is an outspoken skeptic when it comes to military adventurism. Tuesday’s debate offers a chance for him to object—loudly.

Nov 10, 2015 / John Nichols

Drone in Afghanistan

Diplomacy by Air Strike Is an All-American Tradition Diplomacy by Air Strike Is an All-American Tradition

Obama’s foreign policy owes its roots to Henry Kissinger, the ultimate bombardier.

Nov 9, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Rubio Cuts Down His Mentor

Rubio Cuts Down His Mentor Rubio Cuts Down His Mentor

If Jeb had just remembered Shakespeare’s play, He would have had the insight that it took To notice long before the last debate That Marco had “a lean and hungry look.”…

Nov 5, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

November 5, 1912: Woodrow Wilson Is Elected President

November 5, 1912: Woodrow Wilson Is Elected President November 5, 1912: Woodrow Wilson Is Elected President

“It is not an hour for foolish elation. No man perceives this more clearly than Woodrow Wilson.”

Nov 5, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

2 New Movies About Why the Powerful Are Trying to Kill Journalism

2 New Movies About Why the Powerful Are Trying to Kill Journalism 2 New Movies About Why the Powerful Are Trying to Kill Journalism

"Truth" and "Spotlight" put media at the heart of American democracy and make you wonder about its decline.

Nov 4, 2015 / Leslie Savan

November 4, 2008: Barack Obama Is Elected President

November 4, 2008: Barack Obama Is Elected President November 4, 2008: Barack Obama Is Elected President

“For many black folks, Obama’s victory has momentarily healed the double consciousness that is an ordinary part of our lives.”

Nov 4, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

Paul Ryan

Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up. Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up.

Fawning portrayals of the new House speaker insist he’s the Republicans’ savior. He’s not.

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Sure Thing

Sure Thing Sure Thing

June It’s all but decreed: Because of his breed, Jeb Bush is the steed Republicans need. This Bush guaranteed A fat-cat stampede. Most pundits agreed That soon we would read, “Jeb’…

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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