The Latest Affirmative Action Decision Isn’t Just About Race The Latest Affirmative Action Decision Isn’t Just About Race
The Supreme Court’s decision sweeps away decades of equal protection precedent.
Apr 30, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
A Worshipper in Georgia Prepares for Church A Worshipper in Georgia Prepares for Church
I’m almost dressed in Sunday best. I’ve got my Bible. But I’m stressed: It’s getting late. It’s nine o’clock. Has anybody seen my Glock?
Apr 30, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Power of Piketty’s ‘Capital’ The Power of Piketty’s ‘Capital’
A brilliant book has named the problem of our time. But will anything change?
Apr 23, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Unbearable Whiteness of the American Left The Unbearable Whiteness of the American Left
From education to gun control, progressive movements need to do a better job empowering the people whose interests they claim to serve.
Apr 23, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge
Campaign Chant of Red-State Democrats Campaign Chant of Red-State Democrats
Delay the pipeline? I’m opposed. Support Obamacare? Not I. Though, yes, he is the president, I hardly even know the guy.
Apr 23, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
White Noise, Black Politics White Noise, Black Politics
What happens when the black experience is relegated to background noise?
Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Close Down the Gay Movement? Close Down the Gay Movement?
If it’s all about handing out gold stars or scarlet letters to CEOs and celebrities, then I’ll pass.
Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim
Damaging Compassion Damaging Compassion
Jeb Bush’s sympathy for undocumented immigrants is seen as an obstacle in winning the Republican presidential nomination —News reports Unless, some say, Jeb wants to stay In Florida, with the gators, He’s going to have to change his tune, Or else he’ll lose the haters.
Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East
Many Israelis, Netanyahu included, were never serious about seeking a two-state solution in the peace negotiations.
Apr 8, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Prison Culture: How Biases Trump Evidence and Land People in Jail Prison Culture: How Biases Trump Evidence and Land People in Jail
The imprisonment of an American couple in Qatar reveals biases in criminal justice, at home and abroad.
Apr 8, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams