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Her heart is full of bees the doctor said to me, and I heard the low thrum of her ventricles swarming With forceps he opened Her little hive heart to me Is there a good side to thi…
Aug 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Tom Paine
The Deep Heart’s Core The Deep Heart’s Core
We must stop feeling things in the deep heart’s core. That’s where the lies live. If you would see what’s behind you, close your eyes. Shut your mouth if you want to send people to…
Aug 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Michael Robbins
Puzzle No. 3439 Puzzle No. 3439
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 1D spilled wine (7) 5 Color over 1A haphazardly (7) 9 Account with zeros is not allowed (5) 10 Composer revised r…
Aug 10, 2017 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
The Two Andrew Jacksons The Two Andrew Jacksons
Jacksonian democracy may have been liberating for some, but it was repressive for many others.
Aug 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin
Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back
Democrats must not compromise on fundamental principles.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami
The Uncanny World of Deborah Levy The Uncanny World of Deborah Levy
The English novelist is a connoisseur of domestic disturbances.
Aug 9, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Becca Rothfeld
George McGovern’s Alternative Path for the Democratic Party George McGovern’s Alternative Path for the Democratic Party
His populism and internationalism provide an excellent foundation for a badly needed new approach by the American left.
Aug 8, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Ryan Cooper
‘The Nation’ Names Steph Burt and Carmen Giménez Smith Poetry Editors ‘The Nation’ Names Steph Burt and Carmen Giménez Smith Poetry Editors
Burt and Smith take over stewardship of the magazine’s storied poetry section.
Aug 7, 2017 / Press Room
More Than Motown More Than Motown
Kathryn Bigelow’s instinct for the visceral overflows her chosen subject, making a mess of the themes in her new film Detroit.
Aug 4, 2017 / Stuart Klawans
The Missed Opportunities of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ The Missed Opportunities of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’
Al Gore’s latest film draws climate change back into the political limelight, but fails to draw connections between environmental and economic justice.
Aug 3, 2017 / Kate Aronoff