Jon Wiener

Contributing Editor

@JonWiener1

Jon Wiener is a contributing editor of The Nation and co-author (with Mike Davis) of Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties.

Super Bowl Sunday, a Big Day for Brain Damage

Super Bowl Sunday, a Big Day for Brain Damage Super Bowl Sunday, a Big Day for Brain Damage

It’s time again for America’s annual concussion carnival.

Jan 29, 2015 / Jon Wiener

Leonard Beerman

Leonard Beerman Leonard Beerman

He was a fighter for social justice for sixty-five years.

Jan 7, 2015 / Jon Wiener

Rabbi Leonard Beerman: A Force for Goodness

Rabbi Leonard Beerman: A Force for Goodness Rabbi Leonard Beerman: A Force for Goodness

He fought for social justice and peace--with a twinkle in his eye.

Dec 29, 2014 / Jon Wiener

The Day the Troops Refused to Fight: December 25, 1914

The Day the Troops Refused to Fight: December 25, 1914 The Day the Troops Refused to Fight: December 25, 1914

It’s the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of WWI.

Dec 23, 2014 / Jon Wiener

They Said ‘No’ to Torture: The Real Heroes of the Bush Years

They Said ‘No’ to Torture: The Real Heroes of the Bush Years They Said ‘No’ to Torture: The Real Heroes of the Bush Years

Obama should honor the people who tried to stop the torture regime.

Dec 15, 2014 / Jon Wiener

Prosecute John Yoo, Says Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky

Prosecute John Yoo, Says Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky Prosecute John Yoo, Says Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky

Yoo’s “torture memo“ was part of a Bush administration conspiracy to violate the federal torture act.

Dec 12, 2014 / Jon Wiener

California’s Clear Message to Republicans: ‘Not Interested’

California’s Clear Message to Republicans: ‘Not Interested’ California’s Clear Message to Republicans: ‘Not Interested’

California’s voters defied national trends.

Nov 5, 2014 / Jon Wiener

A Q&A With Charles Blow on Race, Poverty, Sexual Predators and the CIA

A Q&A With Charles Blow on Race, Poverty, Sexual Predators and the CIA A Q&A With Charles Blow on Race, Poverty, Sexual Predators and the CIA

The New York Times columnist discusses his new book, Fire Shut Up in My Bones.

Oct 15, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

The Return of ‘Homeland’: Illusion, Reality and Claire Danes

The Return of ‘Homeland’: Illusion, Reality and Claire Danes The Return of ‘Homeland’: Illusion, Reality and Claire Danes

Obama, Clinton, and the CIA will be watching.

Oct 4, 2014 / Jon Wiener

How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency

How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency

In his new book, John Dean finally offers definitive answers to the questions “What did he know, and when did he know it?”
 

Aug 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

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