Gail Collins's Blog, page 47

Hillary and Benghazi

The House Benghazi committee’s inappropriate approach is outdone only by the Stop Hillary PAC and its ghoulish commercial.

What Happened to Working Women?

For all the talk about helping the American economy, little attention is paid to the disturbing fact that women’s place in the workforce is shrinking.

Hillary Clinton’s Happy Brew

She’s having a magical month, so be careful about messing with her mojo.

House Speaker Chaos Crisis Inferno

John Boehner’s leaving, theories abound on why Kevin McCarthy no longer wants the job, and why isn’t there a campaign to give Tom Hanks the gavel?

Too Many Bushes Spoil the Broth

Jeb’s supporters are hearing from the whole family: Columba, George, Barbara, George W. and Laura.

Planned Parenthood Talks

The only game in town goes into extra innings in Congress.

Bye, Bye, John Boehner

There are reasons no child should want to grow up to be speaker of the House.

The Pope and Clark Gable

A parochial school teacher once offered twisted insight into the actor’s success and afterlife. The Catholic Church has made progress since.

The Fight for Unplanned Parenthood

Republicans’ new push against Planned Parenthood isn’t just about abortion.

At Debate, Republicans Talk the Talk

Some of the 15 candidates on stage said things to catch viewers’ attention, but it took five long hours to hear them through.