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November 24, 2008 Issue

Jeff Madrick on the dangers of big government, Ruth Scurr on France, Stuart Klawans on Synedoche, New York and A Christmas Tale…

Cover art by: Cover design by José Chicas & Gene Case/Avenging Angels

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Editorial

Studs

Remembering our national griot, the bearer of stories of people, ordinary and extraordinary.

Column

Cashing Out Detroit

Saving jobs by giving automakers large amounts of cash is a very expensive form of trickle-down. What we need is a clear plan about how automakers will use the money.

Letters

Feature

All Fall Down

Breakfast turns violent, more is revealed, and while a decent president gets elected, there's no rest for Congresswoman Kang.

The Summers Conundrum

In light of all of the corruption and cronyism that have marked the career of Lawrence Summers, why is Obama considering him for treasury secretary?

Books & the Arts

Studs

Remembering our national griot, the bearer of stories of people, ordinary and extraordinary.

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