Liberties, A Journal Of Culture And Politics,&160;is Essential Reading For Those Engaged In The Cultural And Political Issues Of Our Time.&160;in This Edition Of Liberties: &160;andrew Delbanco&160;- On Reparations; James Kirchik&160;- From Queer To Gay To Queer; Ol&250;uacute;f&7865;&769;mi T&225;aacute;&237;iacute;w&242;ograve;&160;- The African Case For Enlightenment;&160;james P. Leffler - Iraq After Twenty Years; Tamar Jacoby -&160;the Battle Of Irpin; Michael Walzer -&160;the Left And The Nation State; Alfred Brendel&160;- Goethe And Beethoven: Two Giants; Alastair Macaulay&160;- On The World's Greatest Living Choreographer; Jennie Lightweiss-goff &160;- Vulnerability In America; Mark Lilla&160;- The Use And Abuse Of Nostalgia; Mitchell Abidor&160;- Introducing An Unknown Master; John Psarapolous&160;- How Dictators Use Refugees; Celeste Marcus&160;- Good Painting; Leon Wieseltier - The Troubles Of The Jews; And, With New Poems By Ishion Hutchinson And Declan Ryan.liberties&160;features Serious, Independent, Stylish, And Controversial Essays By Significant Writers And Introduces The Next Generation Of Writers And Poets To Inspire And Impact The Intellectual And Creative Lifeblood Of Today&8217;s Culture And Politics.&160;nobel Prize Winners, Leading Op-ed Writers, Well-known Non-fiction Writers, Rising Talents, And Poets From Around The World Are Part Of The&160;liberties&160;series.there&8217;s A Reason Why Engaged Citizens, Cultural Warriors, Political Leaders, Opinion Makers, And Activists From Across The Cultural And Political Spectrum Read And Cherish&160;liberties.