Books and Ideas

What’s the Deal With the Tea-baggers? What’s the Deal With the Tea-baggers?

Jon Stewart draws the distinction between sponsoring and covering the tax day tea parties for Fox News, since they can't do it themselves.

Apr 16, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Wilson Agonistes: The Battle Over Woodrow Wilson Wilson Agonistes: The Battle Over Woodrow Wilson

More than any other president's, the luster of Woodrow Wilson's legacy corresponds with vogues in foreign policy.

Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / David Milne

Not Easy Being Greene: Graham Greene’s Letters Not Easy Being Greene: Graham Greene’s Letters

A Life in Letters as chronicled by the determinedly elusive Graham Greene.

Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Orange

This Small Extravagance: The Life of Shakespeare’s Mind This Small Extravagance: The Life of Shakespeare’s Mind

Writing a biography of the mind of Shakespeare is a challenge that requires the ingenuity of an artist.

Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / James Longenbach

Wild About Harry Wild About Harry

Taking a cue from FDR, Britain launches the New Deal of the Mind.

Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / D.D. Guttenplan

What Can Obama Do in Latin America? What Can Obama Do in Latin America?

On nearly every issue that could either relieve the suffering of Latin Americans or help the US to win back allies, domestic politics will hinder Obama's range of action.

Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Greg Grandin

On Dealing With Pirates On Dealing With Pirates

A different kind of ransom.

Apr 15, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The First Openly Gay White House Dog The First Openly Gay White House Dog

President Obama has done a fabulous job fulfilling his campaign promise to get his daughters a dog.

Apr 15, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Laurels for Ange Mlinko Laurels for Ange Mlinko

Poet and Nation contributor Ange Mlinko has won the Randall Jarrell Award in Poetry Criticism for work that is "eclectic and astringent yet always lucid and generous."

Apr 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella

Biden Welcomes Obama Back Home Biden Welcomes Obama Back Home

An overly gregarious Joe Biden assures President Obama that he held the fort down during his overseas trip.

Apr 13, 2009 / Video / Saturday Night Live

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