One More Discarded Ally One More Discarded Ally
The Kurds of Syria.
Jan 28, 2026 / Azad Akın Arslan and Ronald Grigor Suny
Why the “Affordability Agenda” Won’t Deliver for Democrats Why the “Affordability Agenda” Won’t Deliver for Democrats
The gospel of affordability is not bold enough to convince voters that the Democrats care about them. To build a lasting majority, Democrats must embrace populism.
Jan 28, 2026 / Dustin Guastella
“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize “The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
Jan 28, 2026 / The Editors
Baristas Are the Brand Baristas Are the Brand
The future of Starbucks depends on its workers.
Jan 28, 2026 / Darrick Hamilton
Can New York Adapt the Subway for the Climate Crisis? Can New York Adapt the Subway for the Climate Crisis?
As climate change leads to record rainfalls, the city’s 120-year-old subway system is more vulnerable to flooding than ever.
Jan 28, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
How Immigration Transformed Europe’s Most Conservative Capital How Immigration Transformed Europe’s Most Conservative Capital
Madrid has changed greatly since 1975, at once opening itself to immigrants from Latin America while also doubling down on conservative politics.
Jan 28, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
ICE’s Terror Campaign Is Part of a Long American Tradition ICE’s Terror Campaign Is Part of a Long American Tradition
As a Black man, I know firsthand how often state violence is used to perpetuate white supremacy in this country.
Jan 27, 2026 / Robert Willis
I’ve Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I’ve Learned. I’ve Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I’ve Learned.
Borders are both crime scenes and crimes, with nationalism the motive.
Jan 27, 2026 / Patrick Strickland
Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity
The Trump administration’s plan for a New Gaza has nothing to do with peace and rebuilding, and everything to do with erasure.
Jan 27, 2026 / Hani Almadhoun
Renee Nicole Good Renee Nicole Good
ICE out for good protest, Montclair, New Jersey, January 11, 2026. Visibility Brigade.
Jan 27, 2026 / OppArt / Karen Guancione