Will Ferrell’s Last Laugh at Bush Will Ferrell’s Last Laugh at Bush
Throughout George W. Bush's presidency we laughed at Will Ferrell's impersonations to keep from crying.
Jan 12, 2009 / Funny or Die
Historians in Handcuffs Historians in Handcuffs
The Bush administration has systematically blocked historians' access to government archives. Does Obama hold the key to set information free?
Jan 12, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Jeff Kisseloff
SNL Spoofs Blago, Burris and Maddow SNL Spoofs Blago, Burris and Maddow
Recently impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's predicament and hair and lampooned to hilarious effect.
Jan 12, 2009 / Saturday Night Live
Gospel Secrets: The Biblical Controversies of Morton Smith Gospel Secrets: The Biblical Controversies of Morton Smith
A new book explores the longstanding scholarly debate over a secret and libertine Gospel of Mark.
Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Anthony Grafton
FDR: A Model for Obama? FDR: A Model for Obama?
Like his Depression-era counterpart, Obama must take bold action, seize opportunity and experiment.
Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Tony Badger
Our Lincoln Our Lincoln
As a politician, Lincoln's greatness lay in his capacity for growth. Can Obama follow suit?
Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
The Way People Feel About the End of the Bush Administration and the Future of George W. Bush The Way People Feel About the End of the Bush Administration and the Future of George W. Bush
Don't let the door hit you...
Jan 7, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Nation’s Guide to the Nation The Nation’s Guide to the Nation
Author and Nation senior editor Richard Lingeman unveils his new book--a virtual one-stop shop for liberals across America.
Jan 5, 2009 / The Nation Video
2008: The Year in Review 2008: The Year in Review
The economic meltdown, the presidential candidates, Eliot Spitzer and much more get parodied to the tune of a popular children's rhyme.
Dec 29, 2008 / JibJab
A Lesson From Muntader Al-Zaida A Lesson From Muntader Al-Zaida
These boots were made for... throwin'.
Dec 22, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin