The Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, Editor of the ‘Alton Observer,’ Dies at the Hands of a Pro-Slavery Mob, Alton, Illinois (1837) The Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, Editor of the ‘Alton Observer,’ Dies at the Hands of a Pro-Slavery Mob, Alton, Illinois (1837)
Christ’s editor becomes Christ’s martyr: band the newspaper columns black for Elijah P. Lovejoy, who fired back. They threw his first three presses into the river. They came with g…
Oct 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Melissa Range
Donald ❤ Kim Donald ❤ Kim
Trump now says he’s in love with Kim Jong-un. In that seduction, Kim Jong-un was speedy. Some ego-stroking letters did the trick. It’s really simple when a man’s that needy.
Oct 18, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Puzzle No. 3480 Puzzle No. 3480
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. 1 Ambitious to be like π (like 3.14) (12) 9 They say I have my dinner get very cold (3,2) 10 Party in Georgia: a Wagnerian…
Oct 18, 2018 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
‘On Her Shoulders’ Honors the Courage and Tenacity of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad ‘On Her Shoulders’ Honors the Courage and Tenacity of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad
In Alexandria Bombach’s documentary, we see the burden placed on celebrity survivors, particularly those from the non-Western world.
Oct 18, 2018 / Sarah Aziza
Hubert Humphrey and the Unmaking of Cold War Liberalism Hubert Humphrey and the Unmaking of Cold War Liberalism
A new biography captures how the Minnesota senator and vice president was poised to be liberalism’s conscience but instead played a role in its downfall.
Oct 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin
Can a Group of Scrappy Young Activists Build Real Progressive Power in Trump Country? Can a Group of Scrappy Young Activists Build Real Progressive Power in Trump Country?
Through a mix of “inclusive populism” and nonstop organizing, Lancaster Stands Up is betting it can reclaim its corner of Pennsylvania.
Oct 18, 2018 / Feature / Jimmy Tobias
Stacey Abrams Always Knew They’d Try to Cheat Stacey Abrams Always Knew They’d Try to Cheat
But here’s her plan to win anyway.
Oct 18, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Progressives, Keep an Eye on These 10 Races Progressives, Keep an Eye on These 10 Races
From Andrew Gillum in Florida to marijuana legalization in North Dakota, wins in these elections would be game changers.
Oct 18, 2018 / The Nation
‘The Nation’ Appoints Anti-Corruption Powerhouse Zephyr Teachout to Its Editorial Board ‘The Nation’ Appoints Anti-Corruption Powerhouse Zephyr Teachout to Its Editorial Board
The distinguished academic and principled, savvy politician has been at the forefront of advancing progressive reform for nearly two decades.
Oct 18, 2018 / Press Room