Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 243

This Leading Civil Rights Lawyer Is Doing Everything He Can to Fight Trump. But His Views on the Limits of the Law Might Surprise You.

“The more we have our needs met by caring for each other, the more we're going to be equipped to fight back against whatever is coming.”

Is Flying Still Remarkably Safe? Yes. Is It About to Get Dramatically Less Safe? Also Yes.

You can't blame Trump for the recent plane crashes. You can blame him for what's about to happen.

Help! Some People Online Were Nasty About My Writing. I’ve Haunted Them With Anonymous Messages Ever Since.

I just can't stop trolling them.

Summer Break Skills (and Chills)

Plus: birthday parties, work stress, and accidentally stealing shoes.

The Oscars Mostly Avoided Explicit Politics—With One Major Exception

The source of the night’s most powerful speech was no surprise.

The Part of Anora’s Oscars Triumph That’s Truly Revolutionary

There’s one way in which this movie is like no Best Picture winner before.

America’s Conservative Sweep Finally Made It to the Oscars Red Carpet

With a few exceptions, the getups seemed to be holding space for a movement that believes America’s greatest days are behind it.

The Oscars Opened With a Performance That Was … Actually Amazing?

Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sounded incredible at the 97th Academy Awards.

Kieran Culkin’s Acceptance Speech Showed Why He’s Been the Best Part of This Oscar Season

Let us give thanks for the actor who’s been sweeping the awards while making fun of them.

I Have a Very Specific Annual Sex Quota. Why Is Everyone So Pissed About It?

I don't think I'm being unreasonably, but apparently I'm wrong.