Biography

Victor Navasky in 1962.

Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023 Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023

Editor of The Nation, 1978–1995; editorial director and publisher, 1995–2005.

Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / Kai Bird

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Letters From the February 6/13, 2023, Issue Letters From the February 6/13, 2023, Issue

The pink tide and democracy… Netizen power… The rules of the game…

Jan 26, 2023 / Our Readers

Norman Fruchter by the ocean.

Norman Fruchter Was a Giant in the Fight for Education Equity Norman Fruchter Was a Giant in the Fight for Education Equity

Fruchter, who passed away recently, was also a key figure in the New Left on both sides of the Atlantic.

Jan 13, 2023 / Obituary / Alix Kates Shulman

The Mythology of George Balanchine

The Mythology of George Balanchine The Mythology of George Balanchine

A conversation with Jennifer Homans about the ballet master's literary influences, his complicated legacy, and the metaphysical side of dance.

Dec 15, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Dilara O’Neil

The Political Story of Charles Barkley

The Political Story of Charles Barkley The Political Story of Charles Barkley

On this week's episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Tim Bella joins the show to talk about his new biography of Charles Barkley.

Dec 7, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The World John von Neumann Built

The World John von Neumann Built The World John von Neumann Built

Game theory, computers, the atom bomb—these are just a few of things von Neumann played a role in developing, changing the 20th century for better and worse.

Nov 28, 2022 / Books & the Arts / David Nirenberg

The Cuban Missile Crisis Cover-Up

The Cuban Missile Crisis Cover-Up The Cuban Missile Crisis Cover-Up

How JFK and Robert Kennedy hid the quid pro quo that saved the world from nuclear war.

Oct 28, 2022 / Peter Kornbluh

Death mark of the poet John Donne

The Enigma of John Donne The Enigma of John Donne

Racy, profane, and spiritual, the Metaphysical poet has remained a mystery to generations of readers. 

Oct 24, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Zachary Fine

John Nichols on Democrats and Marijuana, Plus Greil Marcus on Bob Dylan

John Nichols on Democrats and Marijuana, Plus Greil Marcus on Bob Dylan John Nichols on Democrats and Marijuana, Plus Greil Marcus on Bob Dylan

On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, writers join the show to talk about Democratic strategy and a new biography. 

Oct 13, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

The Death and Life of My Father, Donald S. Kelley

The Death and Life of My Father, Donald S. Kelley The Death and Life of My Father, Donald S. Kelley

Reckoning with a legacy of violence, fear, and love.

Oct 10, 2022 / Feature / Robin D.G. Kelley

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