Gil Troy

Troy is a professor of history at McGill University and the author of The Age of Clinton: America in the 1990s.

Recent Articles

Why the 'Alt-Left' Is a Problem

Calling radicals the “alt-left” tars them with their rivals’ brush. That's okay

By Gil Troy

Jimmy Breslin

American voice

By Gil Troy

Donald Trump and Jimmy Breslin: Kings of Different Queens

'Trump ignores his Queens roots without transcending them; Breslin transcended his Queens roots without forgetting them'

By Gil Troy

The Bernie Sanders–Fueled Alt-Left Viciously Attacked Me

"How could these bullies defend Bernie Sanders’ decent campaign so indecently?"

By Gil Troy

And the 2016 Ralph Nader Award Goes to... Bernie Sanders

Sanders distracted Hillary Clinton from creating a unified vision for the future

By Gil Troy

Understanding 'Clintipathy': A Pathological Hatred of the Clintons

One part totally rational; one part sexist and unfair

By Gil Troy

Hillary Clinton Should Embrace Her Centrism

'Stronger together' is not a governing philosophy

By Gil Troy

Nancy Reagan's Surprising Feminist Gift to Hillary Clinton

She helped make Clinton's presidential campaign possible

By Gil Troy

We, the People, Were the Losers at the Republican Debate

The candidates have yet to offer compelling alternatives to Obama—leaving us to languish in this political stalemate

By Gil Troy

The Murder That Shook Israel

Remembering Yitzhak Rabin for his flaws makes him a more effective role model 20 years after his death

By Gil Troy

What Hillary Can Learn From Bill for the Democratic Debate

The trick is to combine substance with showmanship

By Gil Troy

Carly Fiorina Could Defeat Hillary Clinton—By Channeling Her

Last night was her audition for the role of Clinton conquerer

By Gil Troy
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