Altercation | The Nation

On the anniversary of Ted Kennedy's death, a return to New Orleans and the nature of male/female criticism of film and rock.

Pet peeves about journalism, the New York Times's new public editor and some responses to "All Apologies."

 On the media, John McCain, "Hotel California," wives, ex-wives and shows at the Palladium.

My newest pieces, the fight over Social Security, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and more.

Some musical selections, and on News Corp.'s donation to the Republicans.

On responses to "Kabuki Democracy," TNR and the mail.

On Charlie Rangel, the world's worst songs and right-wing hypocrisy.

On the NYC mosque controversy and the Republican leaders of the future.

On Nascar, concussions, Israel and Raul Malo.

On Shirley Sherrod and the Republicans' great future hopes.