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