Kurt Vonnegut on Making a Living as a Writer Kurt Vonnegut on Making a Living as a Writer
You probably won’t have to endure the downsides of fame and fortune. But you can emulate the upsides.
Nov 11, 2019 / Kurt Vonnegut and Suzanne McConnell
Next Year the Nobel Committee for Literature Needs to Look Beyond Europe’s Borders Next Year the Nobel Committee for Literature Needs to Look Beyond Europe’s Borders
Despite the differences between Olga Tokarczuk and Peter Handke, they both reflect a divided Europe as viewed only from within its borders.
Oct 14, 2019 / Jennifer Wilson
Media Companies Are (Still) Failing When It Comes to Diversity Media Companies Are (Still) Failing When It Comes to Diversity
We all need to do better—and that includes The Nation.
Aug 15, 2019 / D.D. Guttenplan
Another Cartoonist Is Fired for Drawing Reality Another Cartoonist Is Fired for Drawing Reality
Canadian cartoonist Michael de Adder was dropped after creating this drawing.
Jul 5, 2019 / OppArt / Michael de Adder
Why the Paper of Record Hates Cartoons Why the Paper of Record Hates Cartoons
Cartoons are powerful—so much so that The New York Times is cracking down on them.
Jun 18, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Guardians of Civilization Guardians of Civilization
The truth hurts at times.
Jun 13, 2019 / OppArt / Kevin Kallaugher and Ed Hall
One of World’s Wealthiest Educational Institutions May Close Its Renowned Press One of World’s Wealthiest Educational Institutions May Close Its Renowned Press
Stanford University Press is at risk—even though it costs scarcely more than the college football coach’s raise.
May 6, 2019 / Michael Rothberg
It’s Time to Stop Pretending the Murdochs Are in the News Business It’s Time to Stop Pretending the Murdochs Are in the News Business
For Rupert and his sons, the press has always been the prime weapon in their power-seeking agenda.
Apr 11, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
Are We Witnessing the End of News? Are We Witnessing the End of News?
If you think the media are in trouble now, just wait till there’s a recession.
Feb 20, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
A Style Guide for the 1 Percent A Style Guide for the 1 Percent
The new grammar and usage handbook by Benjamin Dreyer, Twitter’s premier grammarian, reinforces an elitist view of writing and language.
Feb 11, 2019 / Kyle Paoletta