Goodbye to Trump’s First Year Goodbye to Trump’s First Year
A lawless grasp for power, a culture war at home, and a reign of untrammeled corruption defined Trump's first year of his second term.
Jan 2, 2026 / Robert L. Borosage
Make 2026 the Year of Thomas Paine Make 2026 the Year of Thomas Paine
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, remember the founder who rallied the people against British and American oligarchs.
Jan 2, 2026 / John Nichols
Trump and His Cronies Want a War in the Western Hemisphere Trump and His Cronies Want a War in the Western Hemisphere
Don’t be fooled by the anti-interventionist language. The Trump administration is only too eager to use military force.
Jan 2, 2026 / William D. Hartung
Hope in Action Hope in Action
New year, let’s work to build justice, equality and peace.
Jan 1, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Who’s Responsible When a Military Order Is Illegal? Who’s Responsible When a Military Order Is Illegal?
For military members, simply recognizing that you have the legal capacity to do what’s right is no small thing.
Jan 1, 2026 / Nan Levinson
Don’t Give Up Hope! Even 2025 Had Bright Spots. Don’t Give Up Hope! Even 2025 Had Bright Spots.
Let’s bid farewell to the year on a hopeful note and remember the things that went right.
Jan 1, 2026 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Zohran Mamdani Must Not Give Good Intentions a Bad Name Zohran Mamdani Must Not Give Good Intentions a Bad Name
John Lindsay expanded welfare, civil rights, and public spending—yet left New Yorkers politically disarmed. Zohran Mamdani should learn the lessons of his mayoralty.
Jan 1, 2026 / Daniel Wortel-London
We Need to Pay Attention to What’s Going on in Sudan We Need to Pay Attention to What’s Going on in Sudan
The ongoing genocide has been largely overlooked by the international community.
Dec 31, 2025 / Rebecca Gordon
Zohran Mamdani on Welcoming Bernie Sanders for a “Bread and Roses” Inaugural Celebration Zohran Mamdani on Welcoming Bernie Sanders for a “Bread and Roses” Inaugural Celebration
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the incoming democratic socialist mayor discusses making New York a “showcase of light” through the political darkness.
Dec 31, 2025 / John Nichols