Personnel Changes Personnel Changes
John Kelly may be easing Jared Kushner out of the White House.——News reports We only hope that Kelly waits at least ’Til Jared straightens out the Middle East. If Kelly does from…
Nov 30, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How to Interview a Nazi How to Interview a Nazi
White supremacists should be challenged—not indulged.
Nov 29, 2017 / Column / Gary Younge
In Meeting With Trump, Putin Denies Meddling In Meeting With Trump, Putin Denies Meddling
Denied it man to man, so Trump Said Putin’s in the clear. Ex-agents of the KGB Are notably sincere.
Nov 16, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
We Can’t End Sexual Harassment if We Make It a Partisan Issue We Can’t End Sexual Harassment if We Make It a Partisan Issue
Sexual harassment is not limited to any party, race, or religion.
Nov 15, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami
The Rot Inside the Republican Party The Rot Inside the Republican Party
Rupert Murdoch’s media properties are helping to drive the right wing’s moral decay.
Nov 15, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Women in the Service Sector Are at the Forefront of Resisting Sexual Harassment Women in the Service Sector Are at the Forefront of Resisting Sexual Harassment
Strength in numbers is more powerful than naming and shaming.
Nov 3, 2017 / Column / Kai Wright
Memories of a Conversation Between Donald Trump and a Gold Star Widow Memories of a Conversation Between Donald Trump and a Gold Star Widow
Donald Trump says he has “one of the greatest memories of all time.” —News reports In testimony regarding the suit against Trump University, Donald Trump says “I don’t remember” 35…
Nov 2, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice? Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice?
It’s hard to believe that a country that elected Donald Trump will take a no-tolerance attitude with the mini-Trumps all around us.
Nov 2, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The General Speaks The General Speaks
“Video Disproves Story Kelly Told About Lawmaker” —The New York Times At first, he spoke with feeling and made sense. Then, suddenly, toward lies and slurs he lurched. He gave us a…
Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween
Be afraid.
Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Patricia J. Williams