Intergenerational Turmoil in China Intergenerational Turmoil in China
Three recent books trace the generational fault lines of the Confucian family during China's past and present revolutions.
Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Matt Steinglass
A Powerful Counterhistory of China A Powerful Counterhistory of China
A collection of oral histories reveal a new understanding of the modern Chinese experience.
Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Howard W. French
Phil Gramm Says We’re a Nation of Whiners Phil Gramm Says We’re a Nation of Whiners
And who do you think caused the pain?
Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Back Talk: Raj Patel Back Talk: Raj Patel
Writer and activist Raj Patel explains why shopping better won't solve the food crisis.
Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Join the Fight to End Junk Mail Join the Fight to End Junk Mail
It takes a lot of work, but it's possible to go green. Start with stopping your junk mail.
Jul 15, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch
The New Yorker cartoon controversy The New Yorker cartoon controversy
The Nation has a long history of publishing images even some of our staunchest fans find offensive. Just ask our cartoonists.
Jul 15, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Uncomplicated Uncomplicated
Slavoj Žižek's newest book may cause readers to conclude that the superstar philosopher has misplaced his marbles.
Jul 14, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Miller
Should Will Smith Play Obama? Should Will Smith Play Obama?
Stephen Colbert suggests that playing McCain would be a bigger stretch for the Academy Award nominated movie star.
Jul 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / The Colbert Report
Speak Again, Memory Speak Again, Memory
Readers of Fidel Castro's My Life will find explanations of the Cuban Revolution, but no apologies for its suppression of dissent.
Jul 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Greg Grandin
McCain Strikes a Pose McCain Strikes a Pose
How can John McCain make himself more exciting to voters? He needs to team up with Madonna!
Jul 8, 2008 / YouTube