Linda Hirshman

Linda Hirshman is the author of several books, including Victory: The Triumphant Gay Revolution (2012) and Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World (2015).

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What Is the Left Without Identity Politics? What Is the Left Without Identity Politics?

Four writers consider the question dividing the Democratic Party.

Dec 16, 2016 / That’s Debatable / Walter Benn Michaels, Charles W. Mills, Linda Hirshman, and Carla Murphy

Courting Change 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.

Apr 13, 2010 / Linda Hirshman

For Prop 8 Trial, Supreme Court Banishes Cameras 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.

Jan 14, 2010 / Feature / Linda Hirshman

Obama the Philosopher Obama the Philosopher

Suddenly, Obama's making a pretty good case for why Americans should once again care for one another.

Oct 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Linda Hirshman

Sarah Palin, Mean Girl 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.

Oct 3, 2008 / Editorial / Linda Hirshman

How the Russert Test Failed America How the Russert Test Failed America

Sure, he asked the tough questions. But why didn't he challenge the lies?

Jun 19, 2008 / Editorial / Linda Hirshman

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