Reflections on the Body Politic Reflections on the Body Politic
Novelist David Grossman discusses Israel and the role of politics in his writing.
Jun 23, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Mark Sorkin
Giving Chutzpah New Meaning Giving Chutzpah New Meaning
Alan Dershowitz is on the defensive over his research on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jun 23, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Born Again in the USA Born Again in the USA
In his latest album, Bruce Springsteen reaches for the Good Book.
Jun 16, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Jody Rosen
Tug of War Tug of War
The reality of America's role in the cold war was far more complex and ambiguous than historical accounts suggest.
Jun 16, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich
Clinton Agonistes Clinton Agonistes
John Harris's history of the Clinton Administration deserves much of the praise it has received, but it ignores the media's anti-Clinton animus.
Jun 16, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
A Fistful of Dollars A Fistful of Dollars
She was a saint, Renée Zellweger, with her brave chin all a-tremble, never saying a harsh word to her husband no matter how the little ones wheezed and shivered in the c...
Jun 15, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
The Principle of Hope The Principle of Hope
The death of Lebanese journalist Samir Kassir is a terrible blow to the cause of Arab freedom.
Jun 14, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Adam Shatz
Game Theory Game Theory
What does today's culture of television and video games say about society?
Jun 9, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Russell Jacoby
The Cool War The Cool War
The US government employed jazz musicians as ambassadors to the world during the cold war.
Jun 9, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Brian Morton
The First Lady of Song The First Lady of Song
Billie Holiday wasn't just adored by her fans but by her friends and colleagues as well.
Jun 9, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Robert Christgau