Culture

Mr. Huey and Mr. Long Mr. Huey and Mr. Long

Huey Long was the first politician who knew how to make power just as the robber barons made money.

Apr 8, 2009 / Feature / Benjamin Stolberg

Hollywood Learns to Talk Hollywood Learns to Talk

Movies that talk, and pictures from a box in your living room? What is the world coming to?

Apr 8, 2009 / Feature / The Editors

The Hub The Hub

Boston's oak trees Drop tiny bald heads Some wear berets. It's a city of character But no soul.

Apr 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / William Corbett

Clear November Morning Clear November Morning

O Brooklyn's harp, Manhattan spires All the liars rough with others' lives, Jesus sayers, hard moneyed men Whose hearts are fists of power Dishonor and death will find you out.

Apr 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / William Corbett

The 1932 Disarmament Conference The 1932 Disarmament Conference

There could be disastrous consequences if the world powers don't come to an agreement at the World Disarmament Conference in Geneva.

Apr 8, 2009 / Column / Albert Einstein

Baracknophobia Strikes Again Baracknophobia Strikes Again

Jon Stewart reviews the commentary of the right wingnuts who are speaking 'crazy to power' and explains the difference between tyranny and losing.

Apr 8, 2009 / The Daily Show

D-Day: The Beginning of the End D-Day: The Beginning of the End

June 6, 1944: the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.

Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / The Nation

Playing Politics With Justice Playing Politics With Justice

Gerald Ford hands Richard Nixon his get-out-of-jail free card.

Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Jerome R. Waldie

How to Save the US Auto Industry How to Save the US Auto Industry

In five easy steps, The Daily Show's resident problem-solver John Hodgman lays out a plan to save American carmakers.

Apr 7, 2009 / The Daily Show

The Pope’s Position on Birth Control The Pope’s Position on Birth Control

The founder of Planned Parenthood has a few words for the Pope on birth control.

Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Margaret Sanger

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