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
Friendly Advice Friendly Advice
“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