A Darker Shade of Noir A Darker Shade of Noir
Walter Mosley's Fortunate Son is a serious novel about intimately connected yet diametrically opposed black and white stepbrothers.
Apr 20, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Robert Christgau
War Is Personal: Carlos Arredondo/Age 45/Roslindale, Massachusetts War Is Personal: Carlos Arredondo/Age 45/Roslindale, Massachusetts
War Is Personal: A photo-essay on how grief has transformed the father of a slain US marine.
Apr 20, 2006 / Feature / Eugene Richards
The Israel Divestment Debate The Israel Divestment Debate
Traditional bonds between Jews and mainline Christians are strained as a concern for Palestinian rights spurs churches to consider divesting from Israeli companies.
Apr 20, 2006 / Feature / Hasdai Westbrook
The Battle of New Orleans The Battle of New Orleans
The candidates for New Orleans mayor--two white, one black--differ little on the issues. Voters may rely on the symbolism of race, but it will take more than melanin to rebuild thi...
Apr 20, 2006 / Column / Gary Younge
Obama: As He Rises, He Falls Obama: As He Rises, He Falls
Bent on proving to the politico-corporate establishment that he is safe, Barack Obama is backing away from all claims to be a popular champion.
Apr 20, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Calls For Rumsfeld’s Resignation Calls For Rumsfeld’s Resignation
The Pentagon chief has been too wrong for too long.
Apr 20, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
William Sloane Coffin Jr. William Sloane Coffin Jr.
The Rev. William Sloane Coffin Jr. was one of the antiwar movement's most prophetic voices, a man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of peace and justice.
Apr 20, 2006 / The Editors
Nation Notes Nation Notes
We warmly congratulate contributing editor Kai Bird, along with his co-author (and Nation contributor) Martin Sherwin, on winning the Pulitzer Prize for biography for their Ame...
Apr 20, 2006 / The Editors
Ford’s Past in Argentina Ford’s Past in Argentina
Legal actions are now unfolding against former Ford Motor Company officials for colluding with the military during Argentina's "dirty war."
Apr 20, 2006 / Kelly Hearn
Divestment and Sudan Divestment and Sudan
The growing campus campaign to force universities to divest from corporations doing business with the Sudanese government is having real impact.
Apr 20, 2006 / Sam Graham-Felsen