The Death of Philip Roth’s ‘Lox and Bagels’ Judaism The Death of Philip Roth’s ‘Lox and Bagels’ Judaism
The novelist’s life tracked the rise and fall of a golden age of secular American Jewry.
Jun 20, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Generational Trauma of Separating Families The Generational Trauma of Separating Families
The roots of Trump’s child-detention policy are in American history.
Jun 20, 2018 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
The European Union’s Big, Unhappy Family The European Union’s Big, Unhappy Family
The UK isn’t the EU’s only “problem child.”
Jun 8, 2018 / Column / Gary Younge
Political Horticulture Political Horticulture
Since one of his administration’s features Is quite a large supply of swamp-like creatures, Perhaps he thinks he’ll make this swamp a garden By offering each miscreant a pardon. T…
Jun 7, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Abortion and Love Abortion and Love
Ireland’s wildly successful movement to repeal the Eighth Amendment has given us a new way to frame reproductive rights.
Jun 7, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Drain the Swamp! Drain the Swamp! Drain the Swamp! Drain the Swamp!
This metaphor for cleaning up DC Has now become a Trumpian refrain. The task is getting harder day by day, With Trump appointees clogging up the drain.
May 24, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Who Owns Public Space? Who Owns Public Space?
Racists who threaten and police people of color are finally getting called out.
May 24, 2018 / Column / Laila Lalami
The Fraying Ties Between Liberal American Jews and Israel The Fraying Ties Between Liberal American Jews and Israel
A new generation of liberal American Jewish leaders will no longer uncritically support Israel, and Netanyahu no longer pretends to care.
May 23, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman
What Progressives Can Learn From Stacey Abrams What Progressives Can Learn From Stacey Abrams
A brighter political future depends upon turning out large numbers of voters of color.
May 11, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright
It’s a Witch Hunt! It’s a Witch Hunt!
Or Some witchlike people have disguises that May cover up a black and pointy hat. The one nabbed first of all, to Trump’s chagrin, Was “Lock Her Up” adviser Michael Flynn. Then Man…
May 10, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin