The Freedom Caucus The Freedom Caucus
The GOP’s in disarray. The Freedom Caucus wants its say. It’s time, they think, to take a stand For principles from cuckoo land.
Oct 15, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Hillary on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hillary on ‘Saturday Night Live’
So Hillary did SNL. And critics believed she did well. But Democrats, midst all the fun, Still wondered how Joe would have done.
Oct 8, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Fetal-Tissue Bans Are All About Making Abortion Providers Look Like Monsters Fetal-Tissue Bans Are All About Making Abortion Providers Look Like Monsters
Life-saving research is collateral damage in the war on Planned Parenthood.
Oct 8, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Pope’s Visit The Pope’s Visit
Pope Francis came and Yogi went— The latter up toward heaven sent. The pope seemed humble as that Yankee— He almost said, “Just call me Frankie.” But critics say that it’s a shame…
Oct 1, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How the Media Gave Carly Fiorina a Free Pass to Lie About Planned Parenthood How the Media Gave Carly Fiorina a Free Pass to Lie About Planned Parenthood
In the world according to Fox News, the debate champion is the candidate whose lies are considered to be the most effective. But Roger Ailes always wins.
Sep 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
Walker’s Poll Numbers Fall Below the Lowest Number Walker’s Poll Numbers Fall Below the Lowest Number
Alas, oh woe, poor Walker, Scott, Whose prospects once were seen as hot. In Iowa, the leading spot Was Scott’s, but now he’ll have to trot. Scott’s whole campaign had gone to pot.
Sep 24, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Illegal Abortion Is Dangerous, Birth Control Works, and Other Inconvenient Truths for Pro-Lifers Illegal Abortion Is Dangerous, Birth Control Works, and Other Inconvenient Truths for Pro-Lifers
Ross Douthat thinks abortion could be criminalized without sacrificing women’s equality or well-being. He’s sorely mistaken.
Sep 24, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt
What Candidates Talk About When They Talk About Inequality What Candidates Talk About When They Talk About Inequality
Americans are deeply worried about wealth and income gaps. But the issue evinces only confusion on the campaign trail.
Sep 10, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
What Do You Get When You Remix the Confederacy for 2015? What Do You Get When You Remix the Confederacy for 2015?
Hint: It’s not just biscuits and magnolias.
Sep 10, 2015 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Kim Davis Kim Davis
The Rowan County clerk, Kim Davis, Believes that Jesus came to save us, And her beliefs she would betray OK’ing marriage that is gay. The judge said, when he heard her tale, Just d…
Sep 10, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin