Books & the Arts

How Rory Kennedy’s ‘Last Days in Vietnam’ Distorts History

How Rory Kennedy’s ‘Last Days in Vietnam’ Distorts History How Rory Kennedy’s ‘Last Days in Vietnam’ Distorts History

This Oscar-nominated doc is all about well-meaning Americans—with nothing about the indiscriminate US firepower that destroyed much of the country.

Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Nick Turse

Camus Redux

Camus Redux Camus Redux

Today, Albert Camus is still alive but changed, thanks to the art of David Oelhoffen and Kamel Daoud.

Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Alice Kaplan

To Be (Charlie) or Not to Be (Charlie)?

To Be (Charlie) or Not to Be (Charlie)? To Be (Charlie) or Not to Be (Charlie)?

Killing is not creating, and drawing is not killing. Charlie has the right to draw.

Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Kamel Daoud

Evangelical Boilerplate

Evangelical Boilerplate Evangelical Boilerplate

Billy Graham’s innocuous blend of showmanship and salvation.

Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Molly Worthen

Fortune’s Son

Fortune’s Son Fortune’s Son

Why the line from Barry Goldwater to Ted Cruz runs over Nelson Rockefeller.

Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Michael O’Donnell

How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner

How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner

“Rights can be won, and rights can be taken away. Achievements are always vulnerable.”

Feb 3, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Mike Konczal

Some Enchanted Standards

Some Enchanted Standards Some Enchanted Standards

Singing the standards on Shadows in the Night, Bob Dylan employs his own flaws to beautiful effect.

Feb 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / David Hajdu

Sullivan Versus Sullivan

Sullivan Versus Sullivan Sullivan Versus Sullivan

From Andrew Sullivan's departure from the blogosphere to Birdman's inevitable wins at the Oscars: it's all inside today's Altercation.

Feb 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Larry Wilmore: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Multicultural Diversity…

Larry Wilmore: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Multicultural Diversity… Larry Wilmore: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Multicultural Diversity…

The new Nightly Show confronts PC.

Jan 30, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Leslie Savan

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 1/29/15

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 1/29/15 What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 1/29/15

What Are 'Nation' Interns Reading the Week of 1/29/15

Jan 29, 2015 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

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