Books & the Arts

A Volcano of Documents

A Volcano of Documents A Volcano of Documents

How the discovery of police archives has altered the memory of political atrocities in Guatemala.

Feb 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Peter Canby

Dhaka Stories

Dhaka Stories Dhaka Stories

K. Anis Ahmed’s stringent tales of life in the sprawling capital of Bangladesh.

Feb 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / André Naffis-Sahely

Shelf Life

Shelf Life Shelf Life

Khirbet Khizeh is a study in ambiguity of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

Feb 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eyal Press

The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’

The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’ The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’

A win for the Edward Snowden documentary is a win for democracy.

Feb 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Ali Gharib

Patricia Arquette’s Equal Pay Message Needs a Drastic Rewrite

Patricia Arquette’s Equal Pay Message Needs a Drastic Rewrite Patricia Arquette’s Equal Pay Message Needs a Drastic Rewrite

For people who truly care about this issue, there's more to do than glory in Ms. Arquette's acceptance speech.

Feb 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Dave Zirin

1975–1985: Standing in Solidarity Against Jackbooted Oppressors

1975–1985: Standing in Solidarity Against Jackbooted Oppressors 1975–1985: Standing in Solidarity Against Jackbooted Oppressors

It is nonsensical that those who support free-market economic policy should pretend to reject the system of terror it requires to succeed.

Feb 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/20/15?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/20/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/20/15?

What Are Nation Interns Reading the Week of 2/20/15?

Feb 20, 2015 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years

We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years

Missed American Sniper? That’s okay—you’ve probably already seen it.

Feb 19, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Peter Van Buren

Inequality and One City

Inequality and One City Inequality and One City

Eric previews his new book on de Blasio's fight to make New York a more equitable city and reviews the city's latest shows: it's all inside today's Altercation.

Feb 17, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/17/15?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/17/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/17/15?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/17/15?

Feb 17, 2015 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

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