Books and Ideas

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 / 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 / Saturday Night Live

The Blame for Lawrence The Blame for Lawrence

Textile workers seek only a living wage, but their walkout is met with violence at the hands of the police and a jingoistic citizenry.

Apr 9, 2009 / Feature / Raymond Swing

Joe Lieberman’s Love of Lasers Joe Lieberman’s Love of Lasers

Jon Stewart wonders what upside down world sees a defense spending increase as a deep cut.

Apr 9, 2009 / The Daily Show

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