The Kitchen-Table State of the Union The Kitchen-Table State of the Union

With the stock market surging and the economy growing, George W. Bush has begun touting the success of his tax cuts.

Jan 15, 2004 / Robert L. Borosage

Border Justice Border Justice

The call by George W. Bush for major reform of our failed immigration policy was undoubtedly made with election-year eyes fixed on the growing Latino vote.

Jan 15, 2004 / Marc Cooper

Sectarianism in Iraq Sectarianism in Iraq

Saddam Hussein's capture on December 13 ended the role of the minority Sunni Arabs as Iraq's ruling group since 1638, when the Sunni Ottoman Turks captured Mesopotamia (then comp...

Jan 15, 2004 / Dilip Hiro

We’re Not Sorry, Charlie We’re Not Sorry, Charlie

Although the film isn't ready this year, there will be an event January 22 at Bluestockings bookstore in New York (172 Allen Street, 7-8:30 pm) and other events as far away as Gran...

Jan 15, 2004 / Jennifer Baumgardner

Not-So-Special Counsel Not-So-Special Counsel

When is a special counsel not a special counsel?

When the Ashcroft Justice Department appoints one to investigate the White House.

Jan 15, 2004 / David Corn

Why I’m for Clark Why I’m for Clark

By the end of June last year, I had met all the Democratic candidates for President.

Jan 15, 2004 / Barbara Lawton

Home Truths Home Truths

The day after Democrats begin the process of selecting George W.

Jan 15, 2004 / The Editors

Stuntsmanship Stuntsmanship

This essay, from the June 10, 1961, issue of The Nation, is a special selection from The Nation Digital Archive. If you want to read everything The Nation has ever published on the...

Jan 13, 2004 / The Editors

Lenny From Heaven Lenny From Heaven

Lenny Bruce, the potty-mouthed wit who turned stand-up comedy into social commentary, was posthumously pardoned yesterday by Gov. George E.