Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs? Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?
After helping to create the former president, the mainstream media still does not know how to cover him.
Apr 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Long Pause Explained Racism and Sexism in America Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Long Pause Explained Racism and Sexism in America
In that pregnant moment, everybody who was watching got to see how power and privilege work.
Mar 24, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out
Republicans are going to lean into the racism and misogyny that motivates their base because they have nothing else to throw at the nominee.
Mar 21, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Anti-Abortion Politicians Are Now Taking Inspiration From the Fugitive Slave Act Anti-Abortion Politicians Are Now Taking Inspiration From the Fugitive Slave Act
In a nod to the bad old days, an amendment to a Missouri anti-abortion bill would make it a crime to help a pregnant Missourian get an abortion outside the state.
Mar 11, 2022 / Elie Mystal
When Railing Against Cancel Culture Is About Railing Against Accountability When Railing Against Cancel Culture Is About Railing Against Accountability
A speech by Andrew Cuomo and an article by a college student suggest what’s really behind the lamentations about “left-wing censorship.”
Mar 9, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden
From police reform to voting rights, Black voters are still waiting for action from the administration they helped put in power.
Mar 4, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal
First Texas Came for Pregnant People—Then It Came for Trans Kids First Texas Came for Pregnant People—Then It Came for Trans Kids
The fact that Texas got away with its assault on reproductive rights helped lay the groundwork for its amped-up attack on trans rights.
Mar 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Let’s Talk About the Taking of Black Land Let’s Talk About the Taking of Black Land
From Seneca Village to “urban renewal,” the government has claimed Black property—rarely with the “just compensation” promised by the Fifth Amendment.
Feb 28, 2022 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Biden Has Chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson for a Reason Biden Has Chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson for a Reason
Yes, Jackson’s nomination fulfills a historic promise. She’s also a legal superstar who’s long been considered a top contender for the court.
Feb 25, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Don’t Attack Biden’s Supreme Court Nominees for Playing by the Rules Don’t Attack Biden’s Supreme Court Nominees for Playing by the Rules
There have historically been few routes to legal-world success for Black women. Is it fair to change the rules on them now?
Feb 16, 2022 / Elie Mystal