In Rehnquist’s Footsteps In Rehnquist’s Footsteps
The death of William Rehnquist, the nomination of John G. Roberts Jr. to replace him and the agony of New Orleans represent a sad symmetry of events.
Sep 6, 2005 / Bruce Shapiro
Living Like a Refugee Living Like a Refugee
Not since the days of the Dust Bowl has America seen such a massive migration of refugees. Who becomes one of this tribe is a matter of race and class.
Sep 3, 2005 / Feature / Michael Tisserand
Good Vibrations Good Vibrations
Orgasms used to be a secret, then they became a right. Now they're a duty. It's time to explode the myths.
Sep 1, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Cristina Nehring
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
Failing Students, Rising Profits Failing Students, Rising Profits
The Community Education Partners (CEP) serves students the public schools don't want--and it makes millions.
Sep 1, 2005 / Feature / Annette Fuentes
Theocracy Lite Theocracy Lite
How can women be equal before Islamic law, according to which they are unequal?
Sep 1, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt
A Robertson Republican A Robertson Republican
Bush's paean to his staunchest ally's murderous impulses, with apologies to Gilbert & Sullivan.
Sep 1, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin
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
Spying on the Protesters Spying on the Protesters
It's déjà-vu all over again: National Guard units and federal, state and local law enforcement are spying on antiwar activists.
Sep 1, 2005 / John S. Friedman
Roberts, Without Illusions Roberts, Without Illusions
As confirmation hearings open, we already know a great deal about John G. Roberts Jr. He's ethically challenged, ideologically rigid and unfit for the Supreme Court.
Sep 1, 2005 / The Editors