Culture

Judging Thomas Judging Thomas

A close look at Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reveals a deeply conservative and increasingly bitter man.

Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

In Our Orbit In Our Orbit

Edward Said's musical predilections capture the full complexity of the master theorist.

Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / David Schiff

Fukú Americanus Fukú Americanus

Junot Díaz's masterful new novel maps the ambiguities in the modern immigrant experience in America.

Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / William Deresiewicz

ART in America ART in America

Two new books explore the possibilities and ethical complications of assisted reproductive technology.

Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow

Reading Lincoln in Pakistan Reading Lincoln in Pakistan

Pervez Musharraf wraps himself in Lincoln's mantle, but no one is fooled.

Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner

Noted. Noted.

Peter Rothberg on extremist judges, Peter C. Baker on Radiohead.

Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

Rudy G. Responds to Accusations of Using Phony Statistics Rudy G. Responds to Accusations of Using Phony Statistics

The GOP front-runner's dubious miracle cure.

Nov 8, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Colbert Rapport The Colbert Rapport

Like other prank campaigns, Stephen Colbert's bid for President promised brilliant satire. It's a shame he's called it quits.

Nov 7, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Larry Bogad

Will Rogers: The Bunkless Candidate Will Rogers: The Bunkless Candidate

"WHATEVER the other fellow don't do, we will." Thus refreshingly Will Rogers, the bunkless candidate for President, begins his campaign. It is, of course, a dangerous doctrine, b...

Nov 6, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Dorothy Van Doren

News From Nowhere News From Nowhere

Hip-hop star M.I.A. broadcasts the sound of those with one foot in the First World and the other in the global South.

Nov 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jeff Chang

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