Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 2198

This Journalist Tracked Down (Nearly) Everyone Who’s Ever Encountered Kim Jong-un.

What is the third ruler of North Korea really like?

France’s Plan Was to Pick On One U.S. Defender. Bad Plan.

The U.S. defense held up in the Women's World Cup's most anticipated match.

Europe’s Extreme Heat Wave Just Gave France Its Hottest Day on Record

The heat wave has caused paralysis and chaos all over the continent.

Clarence Thomas, the Court’s Trumpiest Justice, Is Having the Time of His Life

Like Trump on a comic-insult tear, Thomas appears to be having a blast.

Because It’s the Women’s World Cup, the U.S. and France Both Got Jobbed by the Refs

Good game. Bad referees.

The Angle: What Should We Take Away From the First Democratic Debates?

For starters, don’t count Marianne Williamson out yet!

Why Didn’t the Democrats Talk About Minority Voting Rights During the Debates?

We need districts that don’t just remove roadblocks for minority voters but actively protect those voters.

Here’s Why Right-Wingers Can Be “Pro-Life” Yet Still Be Fine With Child Detention at the Border

The CEO of Highlights for Children argues that all children have a right to feel safe. Why is that still an argument?

“Weird Al” Yankovic Is No Longer Performing Michael Jackson Parodies (For Now)

The humorist's latest tour will not feature "Eat It" and "Fat."

Joe Biden Is Old

Thursday’s debate made it painfully clear that Biden is not the candidate he used to be.