Mel Gibson’s Newest: Apocalypto Mel Gibson’s Newest: Apocalypto
I saw a preview yesterday for Mel Gibson's soon-to-be-summer-blockbuster "Apocalypto." It tells the story of the end of the Mayan civilization with the fit-for-contempora...
Jan 23, 2006 / Christine Owens
”What the President Ordered in This Case Was a Crime” ”What the President Ordered in This Case Was a Crime”
While Judge Sam Alito's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee has confirmed that he is not one of their number, a dwindling cadre of public servants still take seriousl...
Jan 23, 2006 / John Nichols
Dems Divided Over Who Will Challenge Arnold Dems Divided Over Who Will Challenge Arnold
Four months out from the gubernatorial primary, California Democrats remain divided over who will be anointed to challenge Arnold Scwarzenegger's re-election. It's the State Treasu...
Jan 23, 2006 / Marc Cooper
Talking to the Brooklyn Rail Talking to the Brooklyn Rail
I recently sat for an interview with Ted Hamm, the founder and editor of the Brooklyn Rail, a non-profit journal featuring "critical perspectives on arts, politics and culture." C...
Jan 22, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Bridging Theory and Practice Bridging Theory and Practice
I'm just back from Chicago, where The Nation staged a couple of days of student-related events at the University of Chicago and Northwestern in nearby Evanston; the highlight was ...
Jan 22, 2006 / Peter Rothberg
Sweet Victory: Progressive Caucuses Sweep the States Sweet Victory: Progressive Caucuses Sweep the States
As you'll see in our special "Alternative State of the Union" issue, courageous and principled members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus are fighting to reclaim the soul of ...
Jan 21, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Cesar’s Ghost Cesar’s Ghost
Cesar, who was always good at symbols, saved his best for last: a simple pine box, fashioned by his brother's hands, carried unceremoniously through the Central Valley town he made...
Jan 21, 2006 / Feature / Frank Bardacke
Where’s Steny? Where’s Steny?
Notably absent from the Democrats much heralded unveiling of their new ethics and lobbying reform plan this week was Steny Hoyer, the number two House Democrat. Maybe that's becaus...
Jan 20, 2006 / Ari Berman
The Slave Side of Sunday The Slave Side of Sunday
On the eve of the Super Bowl, former cornerback Anthony Prior raises hot-button allegations of racism in the National Football League.
Jan 20, 2006 / Feature / Dave Zirin
Does the President Really Know Best? Does the President Really Know Best?
OK, everyone who has studied the unitary executive theory of the presidency, raise your hand. Anyone? A former prosecutor examines what's behind Bush's legal fig leaf.
Jan 20, 2006 / Feature / Elizabeth de la Vega