The ‘Checkers’ Speech: A Handbook for Demagogues The ‘Checkers’ Speech: A Handbook for Demagogues
Richard Nixon saved his candidacy with his "Checkers" speech. He also gave the nation a lesson in political demagogy.
Apr 23, 2009 / Norman Redlich
We Enter WWI: The American Tradition and the War We Enter WWI: The American Tradition and the War
The past months have witnessed a rebirth of American patriotism. Many of us had been taking the United States almost for granted. It had been to us something like a club in whi...
Apr 23, 2009 / Frederick Lewis Allen
The Detroit Sit-In Strike The Detroit Sit-In Strike
Detroit, and the labor movement itself, is transformed forever, when workers sit down at their jobs at the Briggs Manufacturing Company.
Apr 23, 2009 / Feature / Samuel Romer
The Left Forum–Or, Why City Hall Doesn’t Listen The Left Forum–Or, Why City Hall Doesn’t Listen
Whoever now governs the country (a point on which there was no agreement) is likely to remain resolutely indifferent to the message of Left Forum 2009.
Apr 23, 2009 / Norman Birnbaum
The Potsdam Decision The Potsdam Decision
The future of Germany and the chances of a lasting peace in Europe are intertwined. Potsdam took care of one and made a start on the other.
Apr 23, 2009 / Feature / The Editors
The Challenge of Global Governance The Challenge of Global Governance
"Rescue socialism" won't work if it fails to go beyond quick-fix measures.
Apr 23, 2009 / Feature / George A. Papandreou
SNCC: The Battle-Scarred Youngsters SNCC: The Battle-Scarred Youngsters
A report from the front lines of the civil rights battle in Greenwood, Mississippi—a very dangerous place to be.
Apr 23, 2009 / Feature / Howard Zinn
Wilson Fails to Bring True Liberalism Wilson Fails to Bring True Liberalism
The disaster at Versailles is as much President Wilson's failure as it is any other's.
Apr 23, 2009 / A. A. Berle, Jr.
What Passes for News What Passes for News
We've got a new "Think Again" column called "The DHS Report: Torturingthe Truth," here and I've got a new Nation column about the New York Times company, the Boston Globe and th...
Apr 23, 2009 / Eric Alterman
The Nixon Impeachment Saga The Nixon Impeachment Saga
The House Judiciary Committee says Richard Nixon must stand trial in the Senate for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Apr 23, 2009 / Carey McWilliams