Jesse Jackson Reshaped the Democratic Party Jesse Jackson Reshaped the Democratic Party
The candidate may have started as a long-shot contender, but The Nation always took him—and his impact on political history—seriously.
Feb 27, 2026 / Richard Kreitner
The State of the Game Show The State of the Game Show
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores how Trump’s State of the Union turned authoritarian violence into a titillating event. Plus Kansas’s vile ban on driv...
Feb 27, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Disturbing History of ICE’s “Death Cards” The Disturbing History of ICE’s “Death Cards”
The Vietnam-era practice is yet another example of ICE agents thrilling to the brutality they have been encouraged to cultivate.
Feb 27, 2026 / Nick Turse
Cuba’s Oil Crisis Cuba’s Oil Crisis
Much of Cuba goes dark as a US oil blockade chokes the island’s energy supply. Major carriers have halted services now that aviation fuel is no longer available at nine internation...
Feb 27, 2026 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo
Binance’s MAGA-Branding Strategy Binance’s MAGA-Branding Strategy
The world’s largest crypto exchange often operates beyond the reach of the law. Now it’s helping to enrich the Trump family.
Feb 27, 2026 / Jacob Silverman
The Red State–Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone The Red State–Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone
Whether or not you have access to independent, scientifically sound public health guidance may depend on how your state voted for governor.
Feb 27, 2026 / Abdullah Shihipar
For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation
It was most mendacious State of the Union in US history. It was also the longest.
Feb 27, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The American Universities Programming Israel’s Killer Drones The American Universities Programming Israel’s Killer Drones
Industry partnerships in higher education are pushing STEM graduates into the business of weapons manufacturing and genocide profiteering.
Feb 27, 2026 / StudentNation / Julian Cooper
Opposing Trump’s Cruel Assault on the Cuban People Opposing Trump’s Cruel Assault on the Cuban People
An interview with Representative Jim McGovern.
Feb 26, 2026 / Peter Kornbluh and Katrina vanden Heuvel