Stories by Daniel Lazare
When it comes to the Second Amendment, Americans are largely at the mercy of 18th-century attitudes they don't know how to escape.
Posted on Apr 22, 2008, Source: The Nation
Religious conflict rages on, despite claims we live in a "secular age" -- two authors explore the clash of beliefs.
Posted on Mar 4, 2008, Source: The Nation
With five percent of the world's population, the U.S. has close to a quarter of the world's prisoners. How did the American criminal justice system go so wrong?
Posted on Aug 20, 2007, Source: The Nation
In their rush to throw out God, atheist writers appear to have given little thought to what should replace the deity.
Posted on May 15, 2007, Source: The Nation
Is it defeatist to stick to a diet of tofu and sprouts? A new book covers four centuries of arguments for vegetarianism, from good health to fascist politics.
Posted on Jan 22, 2007, Source: The Nation
Since its brave 9/11 issue that sparked rightwing outrage, the magazine has drifted steadily to the right, especially on matters of war and terrorism.
Posted on May 19, 2003, Source: The Nation