Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 112

Samuel Alito’s “Pride Puppy” Ruling Is a Disgrace to the Supreme Court

The justices who signed on to this decision should be ashamed of themselves, and some of them should know better.

I’m Booting My Brother and His Mistress From Their Love Nest. What Do I Owe Them?

Are alternative affair accommodations appropriate?

My Brother Is Corrupting Our Nephews. I Have to Tell My Sister, Don’t I?

The youngest is just 14!

The Supreme Court Just Revived a Key Portion of Dred Scott

For the first time in over a century, children will soon be born in the United States without the benefit of birthright citizenship.

Your Favorite Pop Star’s Favorite Pop Star Is Back

Lorde’s new album understands why we love to dance to sad songs.

I Wasn’t Thinking Ahead When I Made Certain Financial Agreements in My Relationship. Big Mistake.

I have the really short end of stick.

The Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Ruling Could Not Be More Disastrous

The justices gave Donald Trump the biggest victory he could have asked for on Friday.

This Is Samuel Alito’s Ugliest Dissent in Some Time

Even in the desensitized landscape of death-penalty cases, the justice’s opinion in Gutierrez manages to stun.

Trump Brings US Into Israel’s War with Air Strikes on Iran

With typical bombast, Trump insists sites were “obliterated,” but the real picture remains murkier.

We’re Finding Out More About What Using A.I. for Writing Does to Your Thinking. The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse.

Writers, teachers, and anti-fascists can tell you: Originality is the point.