Authors

Sasha Abramsky Sasha Abramsky

Sasha Abramsky, who writes regularly for The Nation, is the author of several books, including Inside Obama’s Brain, Breadline USA and American Furies. His latest book, The American Way of Poverty: How the Other Half Still Lives, was published by Nation Books in September.

Apr 2, 2010

Tony Kushner Tony Kushner

Tony Kushner’s most recent work includes the new play The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism With a Key to the Scriptures; an opera with composer Jeanine Tesori, A Blizzard on Marblehead Neck; and the screenplay for Steven Spielberg’s film Lincoln, coming next fall to a theater near you.

Apr 2, 2010

Richard Goldstein Richard Goldstein

Richard Goldstein writes about the connections between pop culture, politics, and sexuality.

Apr 2, 2010

Jonathan Kozol Jonathan Kozol

Jonathan Kozol is the National Book Award-winning author of Death at an Early Age, Savage Inequalities and other books on children in inner-city schools. He taught fifth grade for…

Apr 2, 2010

Ruth Baldwin Ruth Baldwin

Ruth Baldwin is the Director of Development and Public Programming for The Nation Institute. She was formally an editor at Nation Books.

Apr 2, 2010

Sherrod Brown Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown, ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, has represented Ohio’s 13th District since 1993.

Apr 2, 2010

Theodore Hamm Theodore Hamm

Theodore Hamm, editor of The Brooklyn Rail, is an associate professor of urban studies at Metropolitan College of New York and author of Rebel and a Cause: Caryl Chessman and the P…

Apr 2, 2010

Nick Greenslade Nick Greenslade

Nick Greenslade is an intern at The Nation and a freelance writer based in New York.

Apr 2, 2010

Jason Leopold Jason Leopold

Jason Leopold is an investigative reporter covering Guantanamo, counterterrorism, national security, human rights, open government and civil liberties issues. He’s been called a “FOIA Terrorist” by federal employees for his aggressive use of the Freedom of Information Act, which included suing the FBI and Department of Defense and forcing the agencies to changes its policies. He’s the author of the national bestseller, News Junkie, and an investigative report, From Hopeful to Immigrant to FBI Informant: The Inside Story of the Other Abu Zubaidah, which was published in the form of an ebook.

Apr 2, 2010

Kathy Rooney Kathy Rooney

Kathy Rooney is a poet and writer living in Boston.

Apr 2, 2010

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