The ‘Ground’ in ‘Stand Your Ground’ Means Any Place a White Person Is Nervous The ‘Ground’ in ‘Stand Your Ground’ Means Any Place a White Person Is Nervous
It’s not just about property anymore.
Aug 15, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Don’t Bother Reporting Sexual Harassment Unless You’ve Got 10 Other Women Saying the Same Thing Don’t Bother Reporting Sexual Harassment Unless You’ve Got 10 Other Women Saying the Same Thing
One woman’s complaint is rarely enough for an employer—or for us.
Aug 11, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
What Trump Supporters May Be Thinking What Trump Supporters May Be Thinking
A man who goes ballistic At trivial rebukes Is just the sort of person One wants in charge of nukes.
Aug 11, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Labour Party’s Spectacular Self-Destruction The Labour Party’s Spectacular Self-Destruction
The establishment would rather gut the party than allow Jeremy Corbyn to lead it.
Jul 29, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge
Unsubstantiated Roger Ailes Rumor Unsubstantiated Roger Ailes Rumor
The phrase that made his female anchors wince Was “Kiss me, and I’ll turn into a prince.”…
Jul 28, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Hey, Roger Ailes, You’re Fired! Hey, Roger Ailes, You’re Fired!
Will the Fox News CEO’s downfall signal a sea change in cable news reporting?
Jul 19, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
After a Week of Killings After a Week of Killings
The tensions are rising, and anger is, too. But Congress does not seem alarmed. Its leaders are confident. They’ve got a plan: Make certain that everyone’s armed.
Jul 14, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
As Israel Drifts Further to the Right, ‘Haaretz’ Remains a Beacon for the Left As Israel Drifts Further to the Right, ‘Haaretz’ Remains a Beacon for the Left
The daily paper is thriving, in part by shining a light in places many would prefer not to see.
Jul 14, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
Brexit Divorce Proceedings Brexit Divorce Proceedings
Stunned Britons say, “This all takes time. It may be years before we’re through.” “What’s done is done,” the EU says, “We’d like to see the back of you.”…
Jun 30, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
More Bad News for Newspapers More Bad News for Newspapers
A new report reveals a deepening crisis for democracy as digital media hasten the decline of print.
Jun 30, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman