The Right Loses It Over Russia—Again The Right Loses It Over Russia—Again
Conservative hysteria over Putin’s aggression in 2014 is eerily reminiscent of right-wing reaction to a previous Crimean adventure, at the dawn of the Cold War.
Mar 5, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Crimea Crimea
The Russians had the thought the Olympics were done. They toasted a splendid occasion. Then Putin remembered another event: The Giant Cross-Country Invasion.
Mar 5, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Whodunit? Liberals! Whodunit? Liberals!
From celebrity deaths to the crisis of the middle class, it’s all their fault.
Feb 19, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Freelance Stop-and-Shoot Freelance Stop-and-Shoot
The murder of Jordan Davis—like that of Renisha McBride, Trayvon Martin and so many others—reflects a racist culture in which the black body is considered fair game.
Feb 19, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge
The Legacy of LBJ The Legacy of LBJ
Some say that the Vietnam War has obscured Johnson's extraordinary domestic accomplishments. —News reports Well, yes, there was that awful war, That he pushed hell for leather. But now, they say, we miss his skill In knocking heads together.
Feb 19, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Mr. Hollande’s Opus Mr. Hollande’s Opus
Hollande, whose libido surprises, Moves on, and a question arises: Can anyone tell me, by chance, Just who’s the first lady of France?
Feb 12, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
What Ailes the Media? What Ailes the Media?
A biography by Gabriel Sherman clarifies the Fox impresario’s role in his network’s deceptions.
Feb 5, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Worlds, and Wombs, Collide in a Kansas Bill Criminalizing Surrogate Pregnancy Contracts Worlds, and Wombs, Collide in a Kansas Bill Criminalizing Surrogate Pregnancy Contracts
There is danger in turning surrogacy into a sexless crime.
Feb 5, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Payback Payback
High school “not even an acquaintance” David Wildstein says Christie knew of lane closings. —News reports Chris Christie is learning the perils that face A person ignoring these words: Since nobody knows just what life holds in store, A wise jock offends not the nerds.
Feb 5, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Return of the Tiger Mother The Return of the Tiger Mother
A new book raises the question: Are Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld racists—or just equal opportunity trolls?
Jan 29, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim