Apocalypse Now? Apocalypse Now?
According to Chalmers Johnson, Bush's imperial presidency may be the final chapter in the collapse of American democracy.
Oct 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Holmes
Sound Check Sound Check
The history of twentieth-century music charts the rise of modern masters like Duke Ellington and John Adams.
Oct 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / David Schiff
Lobbying Degree Zero Lobbying Degree Zero
Moral mudslinging has stifled debate over the Israel lobby.
Oct 4, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Lazare
Jessica Valenti: Full Frontal Feminism Jessica Valenti: Full Frontal Feminism
A conversation with the author and Feministing.com founder about why the next wave of feminist activism will take place online.
Sep 28, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Molly Bennet
Class Acts Class Acts
The left's literary canon has neglected the contributions less-celebrated writers have made to the political significance of literature.
Sep 20, 2007 / Books & the Arts / J. Hoberman
Getting Away With Murder Getting Away With Murder
The brutal murder of a bishop and its violent aftermath exemplify post-civil war Guatemala's descent into chaos
Sep 13, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Peter Canby
Perishable Goods Perishable Goods
A new biography of economist Joseph Schumpeter explores his insights into the emerging world of globalized capitalism.
Sep 6, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Robin Blackburn
Silent Witness Silent Witness
A batch of new books on Hurricane Katrina investigate who is to blame for the tragedy.
Aug 23, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Ari Kelman
An Inconvenient Truth An Inconvenient Truth
In 1988 US officials helped disguise Saddam's chemical attack on Halabja. But when it came time to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq, they acted outraged.
Aug 23, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Andrew Cockburn
Kings of the Road Kings of the Road
Two big literary anniversaries: Jack London's forgotten gem The Road turns 100, and Jack Kerouac's On the Road hits 50.
Jul 12, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jonah Raskin