A Journal of Ideas

Michelle Obama

Rereading Obama

The first volume of the President’s memoir is beautifully written, insightful—and informed by his occasionally frustrating multi-dimensionalism.

By James T. Kloppenberg

Becoming Michelle

For eight years, Michelle Obama was the picture of imperturbable grace. One senses she didn’t always want to be.

By Michele Goodwin

Time to Rethink Motherhood Politics?

Motherhood politics has featured prominently at both party conventions. But is it actually doing more harm than good for women, and for feminism?

By Rebecca Heilweil