Political Figures

Lenny From Heaven Lenny From Heaven

Lenny Bruce, the potty-mouthed wit who turned stand-up comedy into social commentary, was posthumously pardoned yesterday by Gov. George E.

Jan 8, 2004 / Richard Lingeman

On Winning the War and Losing the Alerts On Winning the War and Losing the Alerts

We're fighting terror in Iraq, Bush says, So we won't have to fight these guys right here. Then why the orange alerts and canceled flights

Jan 8, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Helping Nader Decide Helping Nader Decide

There is no segment of Americans more attuned to Ralph Nader's prophetic themes than Nation readers--many of whom supported his presidential candidacy in 2000.

Jan 8, 2004 / The Editors

More Bad Judges More Bad Judges

Here comes the sequel to the Scalia Clones and Thomas Clowns.

Jan 8, 2004 / Jack Newfield

Will the French Indict Cheney? Will the French Indict Cheney?

At the heart of the matter is a $6 billion factory built in Nigeria by Hallibuton.

Dec 29, 2003 / Feature / Doug Ireland

Washington Goes to War (with Howard Dean) Washington Goes to War (with Howard Dean)

Saddam Hussein may be out of his spider hole, but Washington's real enemy is still at large.

Dec 24, 2003 / Column / Eric Alterman

Reaction in the Justice Department to Federal Appeals Court Ruling ‘War on Terrorism’ Detention Policies Unconstitutional Reaction in the Justice Department to Federal Appeals Court Ruling ‘War on Terrorism’ Detention Policies Unconstitutional

A right to counsel and a right to trial? John Ashcroft wonders: How do you suppose We'll save our freedoms and our way of life If we start granting everybody those?

Dec 24, 2003 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Election Matters Election Matters

Ralph Nader has finally figured out how to unite Democrats and Greens.

Dec 24, 2003 / John Nichols

Dissing Dean Dissing Dean

Petulance is seldom considered a prime presidential attribute. George W. Bush's smirk notwithstanding, Americans prefer adults as Presidents.

Dec 24, 2003 / The Editors

The Character Myth The Character Myth

To counter Bush, the Democrats must present a different version of a safe world.

Dec 11, 2003 / Feature / Renana Brooks

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