Culture

Baracky II Baracky II

McCain keeps trying to knock him down, but Obama is prepared to overcome with his good character and reach victory.

Aug 15, 2008 / Humanitainment

From Fannie Lou Hamer to Barack Obama From Fannie Lou Hamer to Barack Obama

Democrats have come a long way from the first Denver convention a century ago.

Aug 15, 2008 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols

Back Talk: Guy Maddin Back Talk: Guy Maddin

The Canadian filmmaker discusses his new film, My Winnipeg, and the importance of cultivating a personal mythology.

Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood

Closely Watched Water Closely Watched Water

Hurricane Katrina seen from an eye in the storm.

Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans

The Magic of Baseball Endures The Magic of Baseball Endures

Two new books explore the states of wonder and mortification evoked by baseball.

Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Andrew Rice

Rick Perlstein’s ‘Nixonland’: A Gripping Look at the Nixon Era Rick Perlstein’s ‘Nixonland’: A Gripping Look at the Nixon Era

Historian Rick Perlstein explores the resentment and polarization sparked by the Nixon era's cultural and political strife.

Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Thomas J. Sugrue

Management Styles Management Styles

A different kind of identity politics.

Aug 13, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Music’s Measures Music’s Measures

A jazz writer pays tribute to his longtime collaborator on The Penguin Guide to Jazz.

Aug 12, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Brian Morton

Brad, Angelina and the Baby Bump Bonanza Brad, Angelina and the Baby Bump Bonanza

As print journalism faces extinction, tabloids obsess over celebrity pregnancy and childbirth. What's wrong with this picture?

Aug 11, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Meredith Blake

Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback

John McCain got more than he expected, with an ad comparing Obama to Paris Hilton. The blowback is just beginning.

Aug 6, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch

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