Eric Cortellessa is the digital editor of the Washington Monthly. His writing has also appeared in the Washington Post, the Nation, Slate, the New Republic, and the Times of Israel. A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Eric’s thesis project–a short documentary on criminal records as a barrier to employment–was nominated for a 2015 Emmy Award. In addition to his journalistic work, Eric teaches prose writing and American literature at Montgomery College.
Eric can be reached at: ecortellessa@washingtonmonthly.com
Vice Precedent
Adam McKay’s biopic blames Dick Cheney for the nihilism of the modern Republican Party.
For Trump Supporters, How Corrupt Is Too Corrupt?
Chris Collins’s reelection bid will test the depths of partisan loyalty in 2018.
Has This Woman Figured Out How to Cure Blindness?
A leading D.C. finance expert has an idea that could bring eyesight to millions—including herself.
Trump Finally Endorses a Two-State Solution. It’s Too Little, Too Late.
The president wants to get Palestinians back to the negotiating table, but offering them rhetorical support for a state won’t earn back their trust.
The Misguided Attacks on the Boycott Israel Movement
By trying to silence BDS supporters, Jewish groups have instead given them a megaphone.
