Bomb a Ghetto, Raise a Cheer Bomb a Ghetto, Raise a Cheer
Israel's criminal onslaughts on the Palestinians in Gaza continue amid torrents of supportive speech and prose.
Jan 8, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
The Foundation of Change The Foundation of Change
The economic crisis and a Democratic president create new opportunities for progress. Will advocacy groups and foundations seize the moment?
Jan 8, 2009 / Nan Aron
The Big Lie on Franken The Big Lie on Franken
There is no one Republicans are more determined to keep out of the Senate than Al Franken. And John Cornyn is poised to use the power of the filibuster to thwart him--and the Democ...
Jan 8, 2009 / John Nichols
Noted. Noted.
Ari Berman on Howard Dean, Christopher Hayes on Lawrence Lessig, Shane Bauer on Al Jazeera, remembering George Kirschner
Jan 8, 2009 / The Editors
Misreading Gaza Misreading Gaza
Israel won't get a better deal than the Arab Peace Initiative. The alternative is nothing less than more warfare and, ultimately, the end of Zionism.
Jan 8, 2009 / Roane Carey
Toward Peace in Gaza Toward Peace in Gaza
Without concerted action by Obama resolve the crisis in Gaza, hope for a two-state settlement will fade and the region will be cursed with many more years of bloodshed.
Jan 8, 2009 / The Editors
Guilt and Absolution: Carlos Reygadas’s ‘Silent Light’ Guilt and Absolution: Carlos Reygadas’s ‘Silent Light’
Reviewing Silent Light and more.
Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
Tales from the Vitrine: Battles Over Stolen Antiquities Tales from the Vitrine: Battles Over Stolen Antiquities
How powerful museums and private collectors act as stewards and looters of the world's cultural treasures.
Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Britt Peterson
Gospel Secrets: The Biblical Controversies of Morton Smith Gospel Secrets: The Biblical Controversies of Morton Smith
A new book explores the longstanding scholarly debate over a secret and libertine Gospel of Mark.
Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Anthony Grafton
Your Guide to the Nation Your Guide to the Nation
The Nation Guide to the Nation, just published by Vintage Books, is your guide to living liberally in America, from bars and art collectives to publishers and bookstores. Take a pe...
Jan 8, 2009 / Feature / The Nation