Books
Exploding tea party myths about American history
December 14, 2010Jill Lepore's "The Whites of Their Eyes" is two distinct histories in the space of a single volume.
Read moreNelson Mandela’s conversations – a review
December 1, 2010"Conversations with Myself" provides the clearest glimpse yet into the mind of a man who is by nature private and reserved.
Read moreHarry Potter and Deathly Hallows, darkest and best of series yet
November 24, 2010"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" is the best of the Harry Potter movies to date.
Read more“The Backlash”: eye-opening field trip to the far right
October 26, 2010"The Backlash" takes us on a trip to the strip-malls, mountain hollows and exurban living rooms where reactionary populism takes root and grows.
Read moreLabor’s history has missing pages
August 10, 2010I asked a number of retired union activists to help clarify a big mystery raised by the 2003 book, "Left Out: Reds and America's Industrial Unions."
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