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Race and EthnicityDecember 16, 2016
What Is the Left Without Identity Politics?
Four writers consider the question dividing the Democratic Party.
Walter Benn Michaels, Charles W. Mills, Linda Hirshman and Carla Murphy
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Criminal JusticeApril 13, 2010
Courting Change
As Obama seeks to bring empathy and real-world experience to the Supreme Court, he should consider nominating an openly gay advocate for gay rights.
Linda Hirshman
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Internet and New MediaJanuary 14, 2010
For Prop 8 Trial, Supreme Court Banishes Cameras
Had the Supreme Court not kicked video cameras out of the courtroom, the Prop 8 trial may have enabled Americans to see how a controversial court decision is born.
Linda Hirshman
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Election 2008October 22, 2008
Obama the Philosopher
Suddenly, Obama’s making a pretty good case for why Americans should once again care for one another.
Linda Hirshman
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Election 2008October 3, 2008
Sarah Palin, Mean Girl
Remember The Rules, that mean-girl guide to being the object of male desire? That’s Sarah Palin. Not that it will do the GOP much good.
Linda Hirshman
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Journalists and JournalismJune 19, 2008
How the Russert Test Failed America
Sure, he asked the tough questions. But why didn’t he challenge the lies?
Linda Hirshman