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January 13, 1941: James Joyce Dies

January 13, 1941: James Joyce Dies January 13, 1941: James Joyce Dies

A 1917 Nation reviewer takes issue with Joyce’s “brilliant and nasty variety of pseudo-realism.”

Jan 13, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac

The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’

The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’ The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’

What is it about horrific events that brings out horrific media coverage?

Jan 13, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights

‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights ‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights

The new documentary following Dutch doctor Rebecca Gomperts provides important context to necessary change for global reproductive rights.

Jan 12, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Katha Pollitt

When Free Doesn’t Mean Fair for Community College When Free Doesn’t Mean Fair for Community College

Obama's initiative is a step forward, but community colleges and the students they teach need much more: an end to the disinvestment of our public education system.

Jan 12, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage

Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage

Eric Alterman on Jazz at Lincoln Center and Reed Richardson's tips for navigating the upcoming 2016 election.

Jan 12, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night

Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night

Yes, her schtick as a North Korean general was a gross bit of yellowface minstrelsy, but let’s remember her longer career.

Jan 12, 2015 / Richard Kim

As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big

As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big

Taxing financial transactions can provide real resources to address income inequality.

Jan 12, 2015 / John Nichols

On Naked Emperors and College Football’s Championship

On Naked Emperors and College Football’s Championship On Naked Emperors and College Football’s Championship

Ohio State and Oregon will play for the college football title, with little regard for the effect on their academic mission.

Jan 12, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Locals Everywhere Want to Know: What’s Wrong With America?

Locals Everywhere Want to Know: What’s Wrong With America? Locals Everywhere Want to Know: What’s Wrong With America?

Americans living abroad are burdened with a difficult task: explaining a country that doesn't make much sense.

Jan 12, 2015 / Ann Jones

‘The Nation’ Magazine Names David Hajdu as Music Critic

‘The Nation’ Magazine Names David Hajdu as Music Critic ‘The Nation’ Magazine Names David Hajdu as Music Critic

Award-winning veteran writer joins masthead.

Jan 12, 2015 / Press Room

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