How Iran Won the Meme Wars How Iran Won the Meme Wars
While Donald Trump panders to MAGA, Iranian satire is reaching a global audience.
Apr 13, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Pete Hegseth Is Scapegoating Career Soldiers for His Own Failures Pete Hegseth Is Scapegoating Career Soldiers for His Own Failures
Trapped in a disastrous war, the defense secretary is intensifying a purge of the military.
Apr 3, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Iran Speech Showed the Desperation of a Loser Trump’s Iran Speech Showed the Desperation of a Loser
The president’s war is an ever-escalating disaster. He is increasingly reviled. And his speech won’t change either of those things.
Apr 2, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Pete Hegseth’s Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare Pete Hegseth’s Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare
The defense secretary is talking about Iran in bloodcurdling tones of religious extremism—and underscoring how much of a dangerous fanatic he is.
Mar 30, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Origins of the Imperial Presidency Origins of the Imperial Presidency
David Sirota on how Trump got the power of a king.
The Politicians Won’t Stop This War. Only the People Can. The Politicians Won’t Stop This War. Only the People Can.
The No Kings movement needs to become a mass anti-war movement.
Mar 27, 2026 / Jeet Heer
After the Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted? After the Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted?
Annelle Sheline on alienating allies.
Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero
The cult of Mueller foolishly prioritized legal prosecution over political organizing.
Will the Iran War Destroy MAGA? Will the Iran War Destroy MAGA?
Trump’s coalition is splintering over nationalism and Israel.
Mar 20, 2026 / Jeet Heer
How Is Mamdani Doing? How Is Mamdani Doing?
Former Nation editor Don Guttenplan on how Mamdani is balancing pragmatism and principles as he deals with policing,
Donald Trump and a tough budget.