Norma Rae Norma Rae
While no flying nun, Salley Field is no less than heavenly as a wife and mother, organizing her fellow workers in a Southern textile factory.
Jan 5, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Altercation Begins January 8 Altercation Begins January 8
Is this the right room for an argument? Monty Python's funnymen famously asked. It's the right room, but it's not ready yet Eric Alterman's blog, Altercation, takes up residence...
Jan 5, 2009 / Eric Alterman
Puzzle No. 3153 Puzzle No. 3153
ACROSS
1 and 12 Stories of the 5? Rather a Code of Military Justice. (8,2,3)
Jan 5, 2009 / Frank W. Lewis
Allow Media into Gaza Allow Media into Gaza
As America's leaders knew at least as far back as Thomas Jefferson, a functioning media is critical to the informed citizenry necessary for a working democracy. That was the parti...
Jan 5, 2009 / Peter Rothberg
The Nation’s Guide to the Nation The Nation’s Guide to the Nation
Author and Nation senior editor Richard Lingeman unveils his new book--a virtual one-stop shop for liberals across America.
Jan 5, 2009 / The Nation Video
Israel’s New War Ethic Israel’s New War Ethic
The masters of Israel's war on Gaza have fashioned a bizarre moral code that provides humanitarian assistance to the very civilians they are shooting at.
Jan 5, 2009 / Neve Gordon
All Quiet on the Western Front All Quiet on the Western Front
Eye-deep in hell during World War I.
Jan 5, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Alexander Bakshy
The Bridge on the River Kwai The Bridge on the River Kwai
A brutal tale that, ironically, sent thousands of moviegoers on their way whistling a happy tune.
Jan 4, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Bush’s Last War Crime? Bush’s Last War Crime?
The Israeli invasion of Gaza, launched Saturday, might very well be George W. Bush's last and final war crime. For eight years, Bush has coupled unparalled ignorance of the Middle...
Jan 4, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
Franken Named Minnesota Winner Franken Named Minnesota Winner
After weeks of Minnesota recount wrangling over the close contest between Republican Senator Norm Coleman and Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Al Franken, the state canvas...
Jan 4, 2009 / John Nichols