Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails? Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails?
Why might Clinton have chosen to bring on the perception problems that come with deleting e-mail?
Mar 12, 2015 / George Zornick
Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation
It’s way too early to bet the future of the country on the Clintons’ ability to avoid scandal.
Mar 4, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
CPAC, On Script CPAC, On Script
As long as the GOP can put a patina of reasonableness over its conservative ideology, its candidates stand a chance.
Mar 4, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
Early Returns Early Returns
Paul is first, Walker second in CPAC straw vote. —News reports Oh, mirror, mirror on the wall, Just who’s the rightmost of them all? Yes, CPAC’s survey picked Rand Paul, But Walker managed to enthrall A host of cuckoos in that hall. Can either of them, come next fall, Retain Big Mo and thus forestall The latest Bush to be on call? For he brings with him to this brawl A signed-up big-bucks cash cabal.
Mar 4, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Scott Walker, Science and Iowa Scott Walker, Science and Iowa
“When he was asked about his belief in evolution, Mr. Walker said, ‘I’m going to punt on that one.’” — The New York Times In Iowa, the GOP contains A bloc of folks convinced that Darwin’s wrong. So when the subject’s raised, it’s no surprise If every candidate is fourth and long.
Feb 25, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries
There are no geographic boundaries in Obama’s proposed AUMF, and ISIL “affiliates” are popping up everywhere.
Feb 20, 2015 / George Zornick
Libertarian Medicine From Rand Paul, MD Libertarian Medicine From Rand Paul, MD
Senator Rand Paul, a doctor, says the measles vaccine can cause “profound mental disorders.” —News reports On vaccines, Paul says that what should be conceded Is state-imposed treatment leaves freedom impeded. One hopes parents know, lest this doofus be heeded, A second opinion in this case is needed.
Feb 11, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu
Inking a deal with Iran soon would box the Israeli Prime Minister into denouncing a major foreign policy achievement.
Feb 11, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No
Bush and Cheney claimed torture was the only option. These soldiers, agents and nurses proved them wrong.
Feb 10, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon
Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe
If he doesn't read the writing on the bank notes, the president will be remembered as “Wrong-Way Obama.”
Feb 9, 2015 / William Greider