George McGovern’s Alternative Path for the Democratic Party George McGovern’s Alternative Path for the Democratic Party
His populism and internationalism provide an excellent foundation for a badly needed new approach by the American left.
Aug 8, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Ryan Cooper
‘The Nation’ Names Steph Burt and Carmen Giménez Smith Poetry Editors ‘The Nation’ Names Steph Burt and Carmen Giménez Smith Poetry Editors
Burt and Smith take over stewardship of the magazine’s storied poetry section.
Aug 7, 2017 / no-paywall / Press Room
More Than Motown More Than Motown
Kathryn Bigelow’s instinct for the visceral overflows her chosen subject, making a mess of the themes in her new film Detroit.
Aug 4, 2017 / Stuart Klawans
The Missed Opportunities of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ The Missed Opportunities of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’
Al Gore’s latest film draws climate change back into the political limelight, but fails to draw connections between environmental and economic justice.
Aug 3, 2017 / Kate Aronoff
The NFL’s Concussion Calamity The NFL’s Concussion Calamity
Dr. Chris Nowinski of the Concussion Legacy Foundation on a groundbreaking new study on CTE.
Aug 1, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Wired Up and Let Loose Wired Up and Let Loose
Two new releases bring to light the remarkable prescience of Raymond Scott’s sonic experimentation.
Jul 31, 2017 / David Hajdu
A Private-Sector Case Against Exploitation A Private-Sector Case Against Exploitation
In his new book, Peter Georgescu argues that capitalists have a vested interest in curbing wealth inequality.
Jul 31, 2017 / Chuck Collins
Puzzle No. 3438 Puzzle No. 3438
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Child received a bit of discipline in person (4) 3 Faculty member with sampling of investment chart is bringing in…
Jul 27, 2017 / Crossword / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
The Borderlands’ Human Stain The Borderlands’ Human Stain
Photographs that capture the traces of violence that have plagued the US-Mexico border for generations.
Jul 27, 2017 / Photo Essay / John Washington
The Impending Crisis The Impending Crisis
Omar El-Akkad’s debut novel imagines a future America riven by civil war.
Jul 27, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Madison Smartt Bell