Politics

"You can't ignore politics, no matter how much you'd like to." — Molly Ivins

So Long, Marianne: From the Bare Breast to the Burkini
Robert Zaretsky examines Marianne, the symbol of French Republic, and the debate over the burkini.
Robert ZaretskyOct 20, 2016
Trump's Art of the Deal and Roy Cohn: “Always Hit Back”
Roy Cohn’s advice to Donald Trump.
Jon WienerOct 20, 2016
- Politics
Being Black and Breathing: On “Blackpentecostal Breath”
Jean-Thomas Tremblay on Ashon T. Crawley's "Blackpentecostal Breath."
Jean-Thomas TremblayOct 19, 2016
It’s All in the Game
Orly Minazad talks to Navid Khonsari about his new game, "1979 Revolution: Black Friday."
Orly MinazadOct 19, 2016
- History
- Politics
A Thin-Skinned, Moody Martinet Threatens the Free Press: On Richard Kluger’s “Indelible Ink”
Richard Kluger’s account of the trial of John Peter Zenger, which paved the way for a free press in the United States.
Amy BradyOct 16, 2016
The Machinery of Death
Stephen Rohde discusses the possible elimination of the death penalty.
Stephen RohdeOct 15, 2016
- Law
- Politics
Somebody That He Trusts and Likes: Inside Donald Trump’s Mind
Joshua Wolf Shenk reckons with Trump’s character.
Joshua Wolf ShenkOct 12, 2016
- Politics
From “Hell’s Hundred Acres” to “Bloomingdale Types”: The Story of SoHo
Stephen Petrus appraises “The Lofts of SoHo” by Aaron Shkuda.
Stephen PetrusOct 12, 2016
Shedding the Third Tear: Donald Trump’s Kitschy World
Allison Coffelt delves into the kitschy world of Donald Trump.
Allison CoffeltOct 7, 2016
- Politics
A Week in the Death of Alfred Olongo
A chronicle from Mike Davis following the death of Alfred Olongo.
Mike DavisOct 6, 2016
- Politics
A Tale of Blue Cities
Daniela Blei discusses the GOP’s anti-urbanism and recent targeting of rural and suburban voters.
Daniela BleiOct 5, 2016
- Politics
Are Muslims the New Blacks? “Native Believer” Rips Open the Post-9/11 World
Jordan Elgrably on Ali Eteraz's "Native Believer."
Jordan ElgrablyOct 3, 2016
- Fiction
- Politics