Culture

Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage Ad Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage Ad

The (totally straight) Colbert Coalition has formed to oppose same-sex marriage--and make a commercial about it.

Apr 17, 2009 / Video / The Colbert Report

Cables Coming in From the Cold Cables Coming in From the Cold

There's good reason to be skeptical about the government's Venona releases and the claim that they are the final word on the cold-war espionage cases.

Apr 16, 2009 / Feature / Walter Schneir and Miriam Schneir

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

The Creativity Stimulus The Creativity Stimulus

Creating jobs for artists--good for the economy and even better for the imagination.

Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Jeff Chang

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

Hearts, Minds and Hollywood Hearts, Minds and Hollywood

American ideals no longer dominate the global public square. So how do we compete for hearts and minds?

Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Nathan Gardels and Mike Medavoy

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