Chris Christie, Presidential Candidate Chris Christie, Presidential Candidate
When thinking now of poor Chris Christie, My heart goes out. My eyes grow misty. The White House door to him was shut, ’Twas said, unless he lost that gut. So bariatric work was do…
Aug 27, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Even If You Haven’t Had an Abortion, You Owe Planned Parenthood Even If You Haven’t Had an Abortion, You Owe Planned Parenthood
And it’s your responsibility to fight back against the war on reproductive rights.
Aug 27, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Republican Contenders and Immigration Republican Contenders and Immigration
They talked about immigrants sort of in code That signaled the nativist crowd. The code is now broken with Trump on the scene. A loudmouth will say things out loud.
Jul 16, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
This Is the Real Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party This Is the Real Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party
It’s not Bernie vs. Hillary, as the media would have it. It’s de Blasio vs. Cuomo.
Jul 16, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
Was This Victim of a Police Shooting Dangerous, or Just Sick? Was This Victim of a Police Shooting Dangerous, or Just Sick?
What the cops saw made all the difference.
Jul 16, 2015 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
If Abortion Were About Equality, Would Americans Like It Better? If Abortion Were About Equality, Would Americans Like It Better?
It is—and that’s the problem.
Jul 2, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Why Do Journalists Take Delusional Presidential Candidates So Seriously? Why Do Journalists Take Delusional Presidential Candidates So Seriously?
George Pataki’s campaign is a figment of his imagination. But that didn’t stop the press from covering it as if it were the real thing.
Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
What’s the True Cost of Free Trade? What’s the True Cost of Free Trade?
The price for deals like TPP is paid in forced migration and the refugee crises that are rolling around the globe.
Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge
A Shaky Start for Jeb Bush A Shaky Start for Jeb Bush
“He has been torn between defending and distancing himself from George W. Bush.” —The New York Times Jeb’s path was thought an easy stroll, But George has made it steeper…
Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Why I’m Ready—and Excited—for Hillary Why I’m Ready—and Excited—for Hillary
Clinton is running as a feminist—and that matters for all women.
Jun 2, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt