The College-Admissions Scandal

Calvin Trillin

The Past and Future of the American Strike

A new book tells the history of America through its workplace struggles.

Rich Yeselson

Europe’s Twin Specters of Fear

Paul Hanebrink’s new book tracks the entwined history of European anti-Semitism and anticommunism.

James Chappel

Rediscovering Nelson Algren

The literary giant’s unique resonance in our anti-capitalist moment.

Dan Simon

Berryman

A poem from the celebrated late poet, W. S. Merwin.

W.S. Merwin

Remembering W.S. Merwin

Revisit the work of one of America’s great poets in the pages of The Nation. 

The Nation

Jack Whitten’s Journals Are a Future Classic of Art Writing

Notes From the Woodshed, a recent collection of Jack Whitten’s journal entries and writings, give an invaluable peek in the artistic process.

Barry Schwabsky

A Century With Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Happy 100th birthday to the essential Beat poet. 

The Nation

Life in the Stupidverse Continues

Another week with Donald Trump and his merry band of idiots.

Tom Tomorrow

Jeremy Denk Explains the History of Western Classical Music (Yes, All of It!)

The pianist’s new album, c. 1300–c. 2000, gives a listener a lesson in seven centuries of composition, from Monteverdi to Stockhausen and beyond.

David Hajdu