Largest Mass Execution in US History: 150 Years Ago Today Largest Mass Execution in US History: 150 Years Ago Today
Lincoln ordered the execution of thirty-eight Dakota Indians for rebellion—but never ordered the execution of Confederate officials or generals.
Dec 26, 2012 / Jon Wiener
‘Django Unchained’: Quentin Tarantino’s Answer to Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ ‘Django Unchained’: Quentin Tarantino’s Answer to Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’
In one film, grateful black people; in the other, the vengeful ones.
Dec 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Rhyme Is All I’ve Got: A Q&A With Calvin Trillin Rhyme Is All I’ve Got: A Q&A With Calvin Trillin
How do you rhyme “Obama” with “Yokahama”?
Dec 17, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
The Trouble With Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ The Trouble With Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’
Lincoln didn’t free the slaves. They did a lot to free themselves.
Nov 27, 2012 / Jon Wiener
Oliver Stone’s ‘Untold History’ Oliver Stone’s ‘Untold History’
Missed opportunities, roads not taken—these are the central themes of Stone's new documentary.
Nov 14, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
An Appeal to the GOP: Stick to Your Principles! Don’t Listen to Pundits! An Appeal to the GOP: Stick to Your Principles! Don’t Listen to Pundits!
We need a choice, not an echo—especially on “legitimate rape.”
Nov 10, 2012 / Jon Wiener
The Bad News About White People: Romney Won the White Vote Almost Everywhere The Bad News About White People: Romney Won the White Vote Almost Everywhere
Whites voted Republican in every state except for four.
Nov 7, 2012 / Jon Wiener
Remembering the Berlin Wall Remembering the Berlin Wall
The right celebrates Reagan as the cold war “victor.” American memorials tell a different story.
Oct 31, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
John Lennon and George McGovern: Another Side of the 1972 Campaign John Lennon and George McGovern: Another Side of the 1972 Campaign
The McGovern campaign marked a turning point in many lives, including John Lennon’s.
Oct 22, 2012 / Jon Wiener