Given past practice, it was safe to assume that the White House's just-released report on Hurricane Katrina would be less than a no-holds-barred, blistering, tell-all account of what went wrong in the government's response. And, surprise, surprise, as David Corn writes, the report somehow managed to miss the missteps that occurred at the White House.
In other White House news, William Greider says that hysteria and hype have defined the Bush presidency; but now the fearmonger-in-chief is getting a taste of his own tactics in the Dubai Ports flap.
And make sure to check out The Notion, The Nation's new group blog featuring off-the-cuff commentary, spontaneous reaction to breaking news, and unfiltered ruminations on debates of the day. Read recent posts by Christine Smallwood, Marc Cooper, Ari Berman, John Nichols, Richard Kim, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Katha Pollitt and Sam Graham-Felsen.
A Conversation Between A Father and Son On What It Means to Live in America Today Thursday, March 2nd, NYC
Featuring Norman & John Buffalo Mailer
moderated by Dotson Rader
Don't miss this unique opportunity to see the legendary novelist and his writer son. A book signing of The Big Empty will follow the event.
Thursday, March 2nd, 7:00 pm
New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West, NYC. Admission is FREE. Doors open 6:00 p.m.
Presented by Nation Books and co-sponsored by The New York Society for Ethical Culture.
And if you missed The Nation Institute's packed event last week with Walter Mosley and Harry Belafonte, check out CSPAN's Book TV this Sunday, February 26th at 7:00pm (EST). For more information check out CSPAN's site.
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The Nation Student Writing Contest
We're looking for original, thoughtful, provocative student voices to tell us what issue is of most concern to their generation. Essays should not exceed 800 words and should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship. We'll select five finalists and one winner. The contest is open to students at American high schools and to undergraduates at American colleges and universities. Entries (only one per student) will be accepted through March 31. A winner will be announced by May 31. Please send entries to studentprize@thenation.com.
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