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“No more playing the race card.” —Sarah Palin’s Twitter advice to Barack Obama One fact that the man can't evade: The race card should never be played. If he's to start making the grade, He'll have to stop being that shade.
Jan 28, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Giuliani Emerges as Christie’s Main Surrogate Giuliani Emerges as Christie’s Main Surrogate
The surrogate’s chosen. The mystery’s this: Why Rudy, a man more vindictive than Chris? It may be a plan that Chris understands fully: He’s showing the world that he’s not the worst bully. The mayor’s acts of vengeance would rate a novella. Giuliani makes Christie resemble Mandela.
Jan 22, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
David Brooks Shows His Hand on ‘Inequality’ David Brooks Shows His Hand on ‘Inequality’
The conservative NYT columnist steers the conversation away from economics and toward “behavioral” terrain.
Jan 22, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Christie: A Bully’s Bully Christie: A Bully’s Bully
Oh, how we love those Republican “straight-shooters.”
Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Fort Lee Jam Fort Lee Jam
Chris Christie insists he knew nothing at all Re jams at the bridge lanes. Well, maybe. But, now, those commuters are smiling. They say, “So who’s in a bigger jam, baby?”
Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Remember ‘Benghazi’? Remember ‘Benghazi’?
Wild Republican accusations have been debunked—but still they continue.
Jan 8, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing
The returning William Bratton should recognize that the notorious policy has exacerbated discrimination, not improved safety.
Jan 8, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Settlement Settlement
JPMorgan Nears Deal in Case Tied to Madoff —The New York Times They’ve got endless money. If that’s all it takes, They must be relieved at this point: They’ve spent many billions in settlements now, But nary a day in the joint.
Jan 8, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Year in Feminism The Year in Feminism
Amid the bad news for women, the year had its bright moments.
Dec 30, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
If It Quacks Like a Duck If It Quacks Like a Duck
With Duck Dynasty, A&E has a golden opportunity to get real.
Dec 30, 2013 / Column / Richard Kim