The Trump Coup: Maybe We Can’t Handle the Truth
A pro-Trump demonstrator carries a sign near the US Capitol on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack.John Lamparski/AP Editor’s note: This essay by David Corn first appeared in his newsletter, This Land. But we wanted to make sure as many readers as possible have a chance to see it. This Land is written by David twice a week…
Can Someone Please Explain How Michael Flynn Got So Crazy?
Michael Flynn leaves court in Washington, DC, after a sentencing hearing in December 2018. Olivier Douliery/AP Editor’s note: This essay by David Corn first appeared in his newsletter, This Land. But we wanted to make sure as many readers as possible have a chance to see it. This Land is written by David twice a week and provides behind-the-scenes stories…
The Inside Story of the Banning of “Maus.” It’s Dumber Than You Think.
Art Spiegelman Editor’s note: This essay by David Corn first appeared in his newsletter, This Land. But we wanted to make sure as many readers as possible have a chance to see it. This Land is written by David twice a week and provides behind-the-scenes stories about politics and media; his unvarnished take on the events of the day;…
Watch: Rep. Jamie Raskin on His Son’s Suicide, Jan. 6, and the Second Trump Impeachment
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The Lesson of January 6: Tragedy Does Not Yield National Unity
Editor’s note: This essay by David Corn first appeared in his new newsletter, This Land. But we wanted to make sure as many readers as possible have a chance to see it. This Land is written by David twice a week and provides behind-the-scenes stories about politics and media; his unvarnished take on the events of the day; film, books,…
How Dangerous Is Peter Thiel?
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s speech in October on free thought and dogmatism was incoherent and alarmingly super-nationalistic. Visual China Group/Getty Editor’s note: This essay from David Corn first appeared in his new newsletter, This Land. Given the importance of covering big money in politics and the move toward authoritarianism on the right, we want to make sure as…