A Conspiracy Theory About Scaramucci A Conspiracy Theory About Scaramucci
It all worked precisely according to plan. This guy Scaramucci was played for a chump. They wanted him there for a week at the most To show there are people more vulgar than Trump.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back
Democrats must not compromise on fundamental principles.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami
The World of Cable News Is Trump’s Reality The World of Cable News Is Trump’s Reality
It’s not just the president’s tweets that are plagiarized from stupid arguments on Fox News, it’s his policy proposals too.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Trump’s Main Policy Is Destruction—Ours Must Be More Than Resistance Trump’s Main Policy Is Destruction—Ours Must Be More Than Resistance
The time to create alternatives is now.
Jul 28, 2017 / Column / Kai Wright
Adieu, Sean Spicer Adieu, Sean Spicer
Reporters fired questions, trying Their best to get behind his lying. He stood there, stolid, thick—evoking A bull that picadors were poking.
Jul 27, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How Are We Going to Survive the Next 42 Months of Trump? How Are We Going to Survive the Next 42 Months of Trump?
Many progressives are depressed and angry. But there are also glimmers of hope.
Jul 27, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Trump’s Allies Are Taking Over the Media and Creating Their Own Reality Trump’s Allies Are Taking Over the Media and Creating Their Own Reality
Is anybody paying attention?
Jul 19, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Donald Jr. Meets the Russians Donald Jr. Meets the Russians
No meetings with Russians he said. That story changed two times or three. To judge by the lies that he tells, This apple fell close to the tree.
Jul 13, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Hey, Democratic Candidates: Pro-Choice Women Are Your Base Hey, Democratic Candidates: Pro-Choice Women Are Your Base
Running an anti-choice candidate might pick up a few Republican votes—at the expense of turning off the party’s loyal voters.
Jul 13, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Trump Has No Comey Tape Trump Has No Comey Tape
Again this confirms what world rivals believe, And makes our diplomacy all that much tougher. In dealing with Trump they can all be assured He’s not just a liar, he’s also a bluffe…
Jun 29, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin