Culture

A Lady in the House A Lady in the House

A brief comment notes that Jeanette Rankin is the first woman to have been elected to the House of Representatives.

Apr 1, 2009 / The Editors

The Austrian Tragedy The Austrian Tragedy

The Nation says the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand could have serious political consequences. The writer got that right.

Apr 1, 2009 / The Editors

Flights of Fancy Flights of Fancy

A review of two aviation books that were publish prior to the Wright brothers first flight.

Apr 1, 2009 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

Carmageddon ’09: Obama’s Lemon Aid Carmageddon ’09: Obama’s Lemon Aid

When Detroit gives the American public lemons we give them billions of dollars.

Mar 31, 2009 / The Daily Show

Bridging It Bridging It

With the help of a collector, Sonny Rollins has taken the curating of his career in a new direction.

Mar 31, 2009 / Books & the Arts / K. Leander Williams

On the Marketing of Yankee Grass On the Marketing of Yankee Grass

Exactly what is fertilizing this super sod?

Mar 26, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The One Oval Window The One Oval Window

The surface of this street is sweet enough to lick. There is usually a fee for sacrifice, ladies, and mine is a store for rent. Terrace danger cannot be traded for river danger or danger danger. In this light, the clouds.

Mar 26, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Kronovet

Green Acres: Lost in the Amazon Green Acres: Lost in the Amazon

Percy Harrison Fawcett went to the Amazon looking for paradise. He never returned.

Mar 26, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Greg Grandin

Back Talk: Michelle Goldberg Back Talk: Michelle Goldberg

Journalist Michelle Goldberg discusses the past fifty years of global reproductive issues.

Mar 26, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood

The Wait: On Vladimir Sorokin The Wait: On Vladimir Sorokin

Elaine Blair In The Queue, Vladimir Sorokin offers a biting and hilarious portrait of a central ritual of Soviet life.

Mar 25, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Elaine Blair

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