A Configuration of Themes A Configuration of Themes
This essay--Edward W. Said's first piece for The Nation from the magazine's May 30, 1966, issue--is a special selection from The Nation Digital Archive. If you want to read everyth...
Oct 30, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Edward W. Said
Oy Gay! Oy Gay!
Without baring flesh, exchanging fluids or even shedding blood, Will & Grace has become the craftiest, if not the most radical, show in the history of network television--t...
Oct 30, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Kera Bolonik
Willie Nelson at 70 Willie Nelson at 70
On April 30, Willie Nelson turned 70, celebrating with the release of his latest greatest-hits collection.
Oct 30, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Gene Santoro
About Begley About Begley
Louis Begley is perhaps currently best known as the author of About Schmidt, the novel from which the recent acclaimed film starring Jack Nicholson was adapted.
Oct 30, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Claire Messud
The Curse of the Caucasus The Curse of the Caucasus
When George Kennan set out for the Caucasus in 1870, few if any Americans had explored the highlands of Dagestan, Chechnya and the wild frontiers of imperial Russia. And with good ...
Oct 30, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Raffi Khatchadourian
Is Texas America? Is Texas America?
Bush's home is a damn peculiar place.
Oct 30, 2003 / Feature / Molly Ivins
A Killing Tradition A Killing Tradition
Minors like Malvo fare poorly in Virginia.
Oct 30, 2003 / Feature / Joan Jacobs Brumberg
The Rockland Radio Revolution The Rockland Radio Revolution
A small-town station in maine is proof that low-power radio builds community.
Oct 30, 2003 / Feature / Kevin Y. Kim
Aaron McGruder’s Right to Be Hostile Aaron McGruder’s Right to Be Hostile
Filmmaker and author Michael Moore wrote the foreword to A Right to Be Hostile: The Boondocks Treasury by Aaron McGruder, from which the three cartoon strips are drawn. Copyright &...
Oct 30, 2003 / Feature / Michael Moore
Speaking for Ourselves Speaking for Ourselves
Seeking media justice--not just reform.
Oct 30, 2003 / Feature / Makani Themba and Nan Rubin