Hammerheads: David Mamet’s Money Plays Hammerheads: David Mamet’s Money Plays
As David Mamet's views become more Manichaean, he's squared the jaws of his tough guys.
Jan 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Alisa Solomon
Adventures in Editing: Ted Solotaroff’s ‘Commentary’ Days Adventures in Editing: Ted Solotaroff’s ‘Commentary’ Days
An unfinished memoir by the late literary editor and critic. The first part of a two-part article.
Jan 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Ted Solotaroff
A Revolution in Spirit A Revolution in Spirit
The economic crisis requires a radical response--not revved-up consumerism.
Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Benjamin R. Barber
Obama and the Return of the Real Obama and the Return of the Real
The path of ruling through illusion has been tried and failed. Obama must govern with a realism of the sort America has not seen for a long time.
Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Jonathan Schell
Hope for the Homeless? Hope for the Homeless?
With homeless rates at record highs, America needs a bold new housing policy.
Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Lizzy Ratner and Patrick Markee
A House-Poor Nation A House-Poor Nation
Without significant federal action, affordable housing will become increasingly out of reach.
Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Adam Doster
Foreclosure Fightback Foreclosure Fightback
Activists demand a foreclosure freeze, renegotiated loans and a bailout for all.
Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Ben Ehrenreich
Stimulating Reading Stimulating Reading
The economy of reading is rapidly collapsing. If we can bail out banks, why not the book industry?
Jan 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Katha Pollitt
Hail Caesar! Hail Caesar!
Warning sign one: Obama plans a "fiscal responsibility summit." Warning sign two: entitlements are on the table.
Jan 22, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Seeking Obama’s Center Seeking Obama’s Center
The pundits insist Obama will govern from the center, but to me it seems he's dedicated to redefining where the center is.
Jan 22, 2009 / Victor Navasky