When Pastors Go Postal When Pastors Go Postal
The case against Victoria Osteen embodies the narcissism of those who preach the Gospel of prosperity.
Aug 12, 2008 / Barbara Ehrenreich
Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback
John McCain got more than he expected, with an ad comparing Obama to Paris Hilton. The blowback is just beginning.
Aug 6, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch
Why Misgovernment Was No Accident in Bush’s Washington Why Misgovernment Was No Accident in Bush’s Washington
The Bush Administration has simultaneously destroyed a government, left us in the lurch and yet managed to enrich itself.
Aug 6, 2008 / Thomas Frank
Solzhenitsyn’s Life and Our Times Solzhenitsyn’s Life and Our Times
Despite the controversies he aroused in the West and in Russia, Solzhenitsyn remains above all else a writer who bore witness to Soviet society's long-censored suffering.
Aug 6, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Magic Moment for America A Magic Moment for America
The nomination of Barack Obama--so able intellectually, morally and spiritually--marks a magic moment for America, culminating the hopes of those who worked for a more perfect unio...
Aug 5, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics
With millions of first time-voters expected to go to the polls in November, never has an insane political system been more in need of explanation. You won't find much help here.
Aug 3, 2008 / Nicholas von Hoffman
A Charismatic Candidate A Charismatic Candidate
Flawed and flamboyant, the charismatic Jesse Jackson wasn't the perfect candidate, but his idealism led The Nation to endorse his bid for the White House.
Jul 31, 2008 / The Editors
The First Denver Convention The First Denver Convention
When the Democrats nominated William Jennings Bryan as their presidential candidate, The Nation was skeptical.
Jul 31, 2008 / The Editors
Israel, Iran and the Bomb Israel, Iran and the Bomb
Israel and the Mideast are approaching a stark choice: nuclear holocaust or a nuclear-free region.
Jul 31, 2008 / Jonathan Schell and Martin J. Sherwin
Olympic Trials Olympic Trials
If China's leaders believe they've released enough steam for a smooth Olympics, they could be in for a surprise.
Jul 31, 2008 / Dave Zirin