Jacob Bacharach
Former contributor at Truthdig.Former contributor at Truthdig.
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Mauled by American Meritocracy
Jun 12, 2019 “Tiger mom” Amy Chua has landed her a daughter a clerkship under Brett Kavanaugh. It’s only surprising if you haven’t been paying attention.
The Real Russian Menace Is Just Hypercapitalism
Jun 4, 2019 A recent Washington Post feature lays bare the prejudices of our political press and its denial about how American society actually works.
Facts Don’t Care About Ben Shapiro’s Feelings
May 13, 2019 The conservative pundit is being roasted for a disastrous interview with the BBC, but he exposed himself as an intellectual fraud long ago.
What Have We Done to Deserve Meghan McCain?
Apr 30, 2019 A fixture on the morning shows, the know-nothing heiress and “pundit” embodies the worst pathologies of our feckless political press.
Bernie Has to Do Better Than This
Apr 11, 2019 The democratic socialist maintains the United States cannot afford to open its doors to the global poor. He’s wrong—offensively so.
Nancy Pelosi Believes in Nothing
Apr 2, 2019 The House speaker's apparent refusal to impeach the president has laid bare a curious void at the heart of her party’s politics.
Fascism by Another Name
Mar 12, 2019 In The Atlantic, David Frum argues that liberals must curtail immigration—or authoritarians will. He’s already chosen his side.
Ilhan Omar’s Critics Are Not Your Friends
Mar 5, 2019 A smear campaign against the congresswoman reveals the naked opportunism of the right. Liberals can’t turn their backs on a true ally.
The End of the American Republic
Feb 20, 2019 Donald Trump’s national emergency heralds a new era in our nation’s history—one with frightening parallels to the Roman Empire.
Howard Schultz Is a Presidential Candidate Only Late Capitalism Could Produce
Jan 30, 2019 The former CEO’s self-importance is matched only by his cluelessness. If Democrats are smart, they’ll bring him up every chance they get.