Alexis Grenell

Columnist

Alexis Grenell is a columnist for The Nation. She is a political consultant who writes frequently about gender and politics.

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Stringer’s History of Bad-Faith Feminism Stringer’s History of Bad-Faith Feminism

He’s paid lip service to the women’s issue du jour for years, and it’s catching up to him.

May 14, 2021 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

Cuomo

Just Because Cuomo Deserves Due Process Doesn’t Mean He Shouldn’t Resign Just Because Cuomo Deserves Due Process Doesn’t Mean He Shouldn’t Resign

Sexual assault victims face an impossible burden of proof. We know enough to demand that the governor step down.

Apr 30, 2021 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

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Governor Cuomo Needs to Stop Talking About His Feelings Governor Cuomo Needs to Stop Talking About His Feelings

The issue isn’t how he feels. The issue is accountability. But the responses by the governor and the press still tell us a lot about whose feelings matter.

Mar 18, 2021 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

Kirsten Gillibrand

Governor Cuomo, Sexual Harassment, and Senator Gillibrand’s Silence Governor Cuomo, Sexual Harassment, and Senator Gillibrand’s Silence

Though she positioned herself as a warrior for women’s rights, the New York senator hasn’t exactly been a profile in courage.

Mar 1, 2021 / Alexis Grenell

46 and Done: Why Joe Biden Should Be Our Last President

46 and Done: Why Joe Biden Should Be Our Last President 46 and Done: Why Joe Biden Should Be Our Last President

Parliamentary democracies give their citizens tuition-free college, state-subsidized child care, generous paid leave, socialized medicine. We get “Hail to the Chief.”

Feb 5, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Alexis Grenell

FirstLadyology: The Role Has Long Been a Lose-Lose Proposition

FirstLadyology: The Role Has Long Been a Lose-Lose Proposition FirstLadyology: The Role Has Long Been a Lose-Lose Proposition

In breaking the mold for presidential partners, Jill Biden could set her successors free.

Jan 21, 2021 / Alexis Grenell

Andrew Cuomo

The Collapse of the Cuomosexual The Collapse of the Cuomosexual

St. Andrew of Covid, our savior of the spring, is now milking his 15 minutes of fame for an extra 30.

Nov 26, 2020 / Alexis Grenell

Twitter Broken Glass

Should We Have a Right to Troll Politicians on Twitter? Should We Have a Right to Troll Politicians on Twitter?

The courts say we do, but I’m not so sure.

Jul 18, 2019 / Alexis Grenell

Cuomo looking angry, de Blasio trying to talk to him

Andrew Cuomo’s Fragile Masculinity Andrew Cuomo’s Fragile Masculinity

His macho paternalism won't solve New York's problems.

Sep 2, 2016 / Alexis Grenell

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