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Why Americans Binge on Prince Harry vs. the Royals

Why Americans Binge on Prince Harry vs. the Royals Why Americans Binge on Prince Harry vs. the Royals

The world is full of serious strife. What peace there is could shatter. It’s nice to follow one dispute. That doesn’t really matter.

Jan 26, 2023 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Former New York City comptroller Scott M. Stringer

How Should Men Apologize for Sexual Misconduct? How Should Men Apologize for Sexual Misconduct?

Scott Stringer’s lawsuit against a woman who described being sexually harassed by him is a case study in what not to do.

Jan 24, 2023 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Headshot of George Santos speaks in Las Vegas at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) annual meeting. His hand is raised in oath.

George Santos George Santos

George Santos invented an alternate life, With chutzpah we’ve seen only rarely. Mendacity in all his statements was rife. He beat Trump in lying, though barely.

Jan 10, 2023 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Kanye West in a black hoodie

Ye Is a Right-Wing Tool—and Black People Know It Ye Is a Right-Wing Tool—and Black People Know It

Anti-Semitic hatred has become entangled with many other forms of hatred; Ye is carrying water for all of them.

Jan 10, 2023 / Column / Kali Holloway

A black and white photo of a young Hannah Arendt lounging.

Hannah Arendt Was Really a Prophet Against Conformity Hannah Arendt Was Really a Prophet Against Conformity

To the question of how totalitarian methods could ever draw the compliance of free citizens, she replied: through the enchantment of success.

Jan 9, 2023 / Column / David Bromwich

The “Faces” of Black Conservatism Tell Us Everything—About the GOP

The “Faces” of Black Conservatism Tell Us Everything—About the GOP The “Faces” of Black Conservatism Tell Us Everything—About the GOP

Republicans’ embrace of Kanye West and Herschel Walker says more about how the GOP thinks about Black people than it does about Black conservatism in America.

Dec 28, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal

Trump golf

Exit Trump? Exit Trump?

Some Washington types say that Trump’s here for good; He’ll handle those setbacks just fine. But some say they’re certain that soon he may go, And not with a bang but a whine.

Dec 27, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

planet earth

A Gift Guide for the Whole Planet A Gift Guide for the Whole Planet

With accelerating climate change, threats against abortion rights, and need everywhere, you can make a difference by giving.

Dec 19, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group

Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group

Democrats do themselves no favors when they pretend “women’s issues” are a niche category of human affairs.

Dec 13, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Winners

Winners Winners

Among the people Trump will not denounce, Who’s leading now for statements that appall us? The race remains quite close, but in the lead It’s Ye and his pal Fuentes über alles.

Dec 13, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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