Where Will the Slippery Slope of ‘Hobby Lobby’ End? Where Will the Slippery Slope of ‘Hobby Lobby’ End?
There’s no telling how far religious exemptions will go under Justice Alito’s ruling.
Jul 2, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
How the Supreme Court Undermined Women’s Citizenship How the Supreme Court Undermined Women’s Citizenship
The court’s decision to invalidate the abortion clinic buffer zone limits the privacy women require as participants in a democracy.
Jul 2, 2014 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
William Kristol’s Credentials as an Iraq Expert William Kristol’s Credentials as an Iraq Expert
Bill Kristol predicted a war of two months. It’s lasted, we know, somewhat longer. So, even including his chicken-hawk pals, Has anyone ever been wronger?
Jul 2, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Can a Liberal Mayor Be Financially Responsible? Can a Liberal Mayor Be Financially Responsible?
According to the right-wing media’s script, of course not.
Jun 18, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Does Genetics Cause War and Peace? Does Genetics Cause War and Peace?
A new book distorts science to define race.
Jun 18, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Easy Fix Easy Fix
“Texas GOP supports ‘reparative therapy.’” —CNN Gay marriage ? They’ll stop it, at least in one state. But how? It’s quite simple: turn everyone straight.
Jun 18, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Sex Trafficking, Lies & Money: Lessons From the Somaly Mam Scandal Sex Trafficking, Lies & Money: Lessons From the Somaly Mam Scandal
Why exactly did the telegenic Cambodian campaigner use fake trafficking victims to raise philanthropic cash from Westerners? And when will Nicholas Kristof ever learn?
Jun 4, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
New Mass Murder, Old Lesson New Mass Murder, Old Lesson
Why we avoid talking about the one thing that might stop the next bloodbath
Jun 4, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim
The VA Scandal The VA Scandal
The verdict’s in on E. Shinseki. Because the VA’s now a wreck, he Must be replaced at last. So let’s Let someone else neglect the vets.
Jun 4, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Global Warming’s ‘Useful Idiots’ Global Warming’s ‘Useful Idiots’
Why do ideologues who would leave the country vulnerable to catastrophe enjoy prestigious posts in journalism?
May 21, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman