Requiem for the Biden of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Requiem for the Biden of the Afghanistan Withdrawal
The brightest moment in the president’s foreign policy feels like light from a dead star. The Biden of that moment would stop aiding Israeli war crimes.
Mar 13, 2024 / Column / Spencer Ackerman
The Risks of Dementia in the House, the Senate—and the White House The Risks of Dementia in the House, the Senate—and the White House
Biden’s occasional slips, like Trump’s off-topic rambling, are likely the result of normal aging, not Alzheimers. But dementia in high places is definitely worth worrying about.
Mike Johnson as Speaker So Far Mike Johnson as Speaker So Far
Mar 12, 2024 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Urban Surveillance Is More Menacing Than Ever Urban Surveillance Is More Menacing Than Ever
Cameras aren’t just monitoring us in public—now they’re actually yelling at us.
Feb 16, 2024 / Column / Kate Wagner
There Is Only One Way for Biden to Fulfill His Promise to “Restore Roe” There Is Only One Way for Biden to Fulfill His Promise to “Restore Roe”
If the president truly wants to protect reproductive rights, he’s going to have to do what he’s so far refused even to consider: expand the Supreme Court.
Feb 20, 2024 / Column / Elie Mystal
Why Do Men in Government Keep Telling Women to Have Kids? Why Do Men in Government Keep Telling Women to Have Kids?
Heads of state around the world want to prevent population decline. But they’re leaving all the responsibility to mothers.
Feb 20, 2024 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Enjoy Labor’s Tailwinds—but Don’t Forget to Keep Rowing! Enjoy Labor’s Tailwinds—but Don’t Forget to Keep Rowing!
The recent upsurge in organizing is worth celebrating, but workers can’t afford to rest.
Feb 19, 2024 / Column / Jane McAlevey
The Border Bill, Republican Congressmen, and Trump The Border Bill, Republican Congressmen, and Trump
Feb 20, 2024 / Column / Calvin Trillin
What Israel’s Destruction of the Great Omari Mosque Means What Israel’s Destruction of the Great Omari Mosque Means
Yes, it’s a crime against cultural heritage. But more importantly, it’s part of a campaign of total annihilation.
Jan 24, 2024 / Column / Kate Wagner