Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio
The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.
Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols
The Film ‘No Más Bebés’ Gives Reproductive-Justice Advocates Fuel for Today’s Fights The Film ‘No Más Bebés’ Gives Reproductive-Justice Advocates Fuel for Today’s Fights
The forced sterilizations depicted in the movie are anything but ancient history.
Feb 5, 2016 / Dani McClain
In Praise of Lawrence Alloway In Praise of Lawrence Alloway
The former Nation art critic was a great intellectual resource among art writers in the 1960s and ’70s, and a revival of his work is under way.
Feb 4, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Puzzle No. 3389 Puzzle No. 3389
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Feminist pioneer’s garments, with some pieces reused (8,6) 8 Term heard at the card table—or in presidential polit…
Feb 4, 2016 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Israel’s Willful Blindness Israel’s Willful Blindness
Two films explore why the Israeli peace movement collapsed, and, taken together, might advance you toward an answer.
Feb 3, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
The Repeating Barrio The Repeating Barrio
The 2014 film Canción de Barrio tells a dark story about those who are being left out of the promises of liberty and prosperity in the new Cuba.
Feb 1, 2016 / Sujatha Fernandes
Why I’m Ready for More Slavery Films Why I’m Ready for More Slavery Films
As politicians and pundits dismiss slavery as ancient history, we need more movies forcing us to confront its reality.
Jan 29, 2016 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Anna Deavere Smith: Report From Baltimore Anna Deavere Smith: Report From Baltimore
Dramatizing the school-to-prison pipeline—and organizing theater audiences in the process.
Jan 29, 2016 / Jon Wiener
Start Making Sense: Frank Rich on How the GOP Is Learning to Live With Donald Trump Start Making Sense: Frank Rich on How the GOP Is Learning to Live With Donald Trump
Plus Bill McKibben on climate change, and Anna Deavere Smith on Baltimore.
Jan 28, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Puzzle No. 3388 Puzzle No. 3388
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 “High and low openings on either side of zoo!” I rant in a random way (like this entry) (10) 6 At first, detective…
Jan 28, 2016 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto