History

Some Reflections on the American Press Some Reflections on the American Press

The man famous for saying "Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one" writes about a free and a responsible press for The Nation.

Jul 27, 2009 / A. J. Liebling

Roosevelt and the National Psychology Roosevelt and the National Psychology

The former president's personality was part of the national wealth.

Jul 27, 2009 / Feature / Stuart P. Sherman

A Challenge to Mr. Rockefeller A Challenge to Mr. Rockefeller

The oil baron is one slippery businessman.

Jul 27, 2009 / Morris L. Ernst

Ernie Pyle Ernie Pyle

Amid the carnage of Okinawa, America also lost its greatest reporter.

Jul 27, 2009 / Feature / Randall Jarrell

Bertrand Russell on India Bertrand Russell on India

The brilliant British philosopher and activist offers his views on Indian independence.

Jul 27, 2009 / Feature / Bertrand Russell

Adolf Hitler on Class Justice in Germany Adolf Hitler on Class Justice in Germany

Has The Nation ever had a more unlikely correspondent?

Jul 24, 2009 / The Nation

Abbie Hoffman: Free at Last Abbie Hoffman: Free at Last

A farewell "Yippie!" from his friends.

Jul 24, 2009 / The Editors

Clarence Darrow Clarence Darrow

The brilliant attorney was the original secretary of defense.

Jul 24, 2009 / Feature / David E. Lillienthal

Justice Holmes: Flowering and Defeat Justice Holmes: Flowering and Defeat

The Great Dissenter would have had a lot to say about the current Supreme Court--and none of it good.

Jul 22, 2009 / Feature / Max Lerner

Eleanor Roosevelt: 1884-1962 Eleanor Roosevelt: 1884-1962

There probably wasn't a more recognized woman in the world in part because she reminded us what human beings are supposed to be.

Jul 22, 2009 / Feature / Archibald MacLeish

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