Optimism of the Will Optimism of the Will
The rich legacy of former Nation editor and activist Carey McWilliams is on full display in three books.
Sep 1, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Mike Davis
Messing With Mother Nature Messing With Mother Nature
Rush Limbaugh would should skip the juvenile hurricane jokes and summon up some genuine empathy for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Sep 1, 2005 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Judith Miller: Embedded Over Her Head Judith Miller: Embedded Over Her Head
The jailed reporter doesn't understand that a free press depends on the ability of reporters to protect honest witnesses--not to coddle government officials.
Aug 24, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Rights of Journalists The Rights of Journalists
What's necessary to protect reporters' sources and the public's need to know?
Jul 14, 2005 / Feature / Victor Navasky
An Odd Turn in the Criminal Justice System An Odd Turn in the Criminal Justice System
Judy Miller's in prison, but what about ...?
Jul 14, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The History of Smoking Guns The History of Smoking Guns
As long as I've lived in America I've enjoyed the comic ritual known as the "hunt for the smoking gun," a process by which our official press tries to inoculate itself and its ...
Jun 23, 2005 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
The Principle of Hope The Principle of Hope
The death of Lebanese journalist Samir Kassir is a terrible blow to the cause of Arab freedom.
Jun 14, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Adam Shatz
What Would Dewey Do? What Would Dewey Do?
Robert Novak has never given the impression that he cared much for the virtues of civility.
May 5, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
Protest and Survive Protest and Survive
Thoughts on the critical role of the journal of dissent in America.
Apr 28, 2005 / Feature / Victor Navasky
Bush’s War on the Press Bush’s War on the Press
Our independent media is under attack.
Apr 21, 2005 / Feature / Eric Alterman