The Immortal Life of Dr. Roland Pattillo The Immortal Life of Dr. Roland Pattillo
The man who preserved the legacy of medical hero Henrietta Lacks died in May, but big media missed the story. I couldn’t.
Sep 27, 2023 / Obituary / Joan Walsh
Jann Wenner’s Blinkered Rock ’n’ Roll Revolution Jann Wenner’s Blinkered Rock ’n’ Roll Revolution
He built an empire on the foundations laid by Black musicians—but fails entirely to recognize that.
Sep 22, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Rupert Murdoch Leaves News Corp on His Own Terms Rupert Murdoch Leaves News Corp on His Own Terms
And that’s a disgrace.
Sep 21, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Kevin McCarthy Isn’t Up to This Battle. But Neither Is Anyone Else. Kevin McCarthy Isn’t Up to This Battle. But Neither Is Anyone Else.
All that protects McCarthy right now is the tiny but effective coat of armor he wore in January: No one else can get a majority vote.
Sep 14, 2023 / Joan Walsh
The Biden Panic Stops Now! The Biden Panic Stops Now!
The facts behind it are disputed and it’s a terrible look for Democrats–and for progressives who vote that line. Just stop.
Sep 7, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Will Trump’s 4th Arrest Tip the Scales? Will Trump’s 4th Arrest Tip the Scales?
Instead of hurting his poll numbers, Trump’s indictments have sucked the oxygen out of the Republican primary race. Will this latest indictment be any different?
Aug 24, 2023 / Joan Walsh
The Promise of Justice in Fani Willis’s Indictment The Promise of Justice in Fani Willis’s Indictment
Don’t overlook the deep historical significance in the fact that it’s in Fulton County, Ga., that Trump might meet his most dramatic comeuppance.
Aug 15, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism
He’ll attack the prosecutors and judges bringing him to justice for “criminalizing” politics no matter what Democrats say.
Aug 11, 2023 / Joan Walsh
The Ron-mentum Continues… Circling the Drain The Ron-mentum Continues… Circling the Drain
After firing almost half his staff, DeSantis just replaced his campaign manager. But who’s got authority to handle the real problem: the candidate?
Aug 9, 2023 / Joan Walsh
We Are Still a Long Way From Justice for Donald Trump We Are Still a Long Way From Justice for Donald Trump
Jack Smith’s meticulous January 6 indictments are overdue, but legal rigor is no guarantee Trump will get the punishment he deserves. That’s up to us.
Aug 3, 2023 / Editorial / Joan Walsh