James Kirchick

Table of Contents Frank Kameny was fired for being gay. What he did next changed America. This year, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, FIRE is proud to present the limited series “Figures of Speech,” looking ... See more

23 May 2026 You haven’t really made it in life until you’ve addressed the Oxford Union. That’s how I feel upon reading the flattering invitation to debate the proposition, ‘This House Believes Modern Youth Activism is Primarily Performative’, which tells ... See more

In his final act, the liberal stalwart wants to save his party from ideologues. By James Kirchick Melissa Golden / Redux May 17, 2026, 8 AM ET Share Save Barney Frank might not draw a connection between his coming out as gay nearly four decades ago and hi... See more

‘No more U.S. military…financial assistance by the taxpayers for Israel.” So insisted Rahm Emanuel on a recent episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. The former congressman, White House chief of staff, and Chicago mayor elaborated that the Jewish state is ... See more

The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner (WHCD) is unique for being the one night when America’s three centers of power—Washington, New York, and Hollywood—converge. Every April, just as the cherry blossoms are in bloom, social climbers of every... See more