What Can Obama Do in Latin America? What Can Obama Do in Latin America?
On nearly every issue that could either relieve the suffering of Latin Americans or help the US to win back allies, domestic politics will hinder Obama's range of action.
Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Greg Grandin
Hearts, Minds and Hollywood Hearts, Minds and Hollywood
American ideals no longer dominate the global public square. So how do we compete for hearts and minds?
Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Nathan Gardels and Mike Medavoy
On Dealing With Pirates On Dealing With Pirates
A different kind of ransom.
Apr 15, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The First Openly Gay White House Dog The First Openly Gay White House Dog
President Obama has done a fabulous job fulfilling his campaign promise to get his daughters a dog.
Apr 15, 2009 / The Daily Show
Lingo: And Then Some Lingo: And Then Some
Would a master thesaurus contain the history of human perception?
Apr 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Ange Mlinko
Laurels for Ange Mlinko Laurels for Ange Mlinko
Poet and Nation contributor Ange Mlinko has won the Randall Jarrell Award in Poetry Criticism for work that is "eclectic and astringent yet always lucid and generous."
Apr 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella
Biden Welcomes Obama Back Home Biden Welcomes Obama Back Home
An overly gregarious Joe Biden assures President Obama that he held the fort down during his overseas trip.
Apr 13, 2009 / Saturday Night Live
The Blame for Lawrence The Blame for Lawrence
Textile workers seek only a living wage, but their walkout is met with violence at the hands of the police and a jingoistic citizenry.
Apr 9, 2009 / Feature / Raymond Swing
Joe Lieberman’s Love of Lasers Joe Lieberman’s Love of Lasers
Jon Stewart wonders what upside down world sees a defense spending increase as a deep cut.
Apr 9, 2009 / The Daily Show
Lose the ‘Business’; Save the News? Lose the ‘Business’; Save the News?
As newspapers become increasingly irrelevant, is making them tax-exempt their last, best hope?
Apr 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman