Law

Why Trump Is Allowing Food Stamp Funding to Run Out

Why Trump Is Allowing Food Stamp Funding to Run Out Why Trump Is Allowing Food Stamp Funding to Run Out

I warned that Trump and congressional Republicans could use a shutdown to deny SNAP benefits, but was told there was no way our political system would allow that to occur.

Oct 30, 2025 / Joel Berg

Immigrants Feed the Country!

Immigrants Feed the Country! Immigrants Feed the Country!

Immigrants make up the majority of the US agricultural work force.

Oct 30, 2025 / OppArt / Motyko Morales

Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with business leaders in Tokyo, Japan.

Here’s Why Trump Has Been Flirting With a Third Term Here’s Why Trump Has Been Flirting With a Third Term

Trump cannot be president again. But he and his loyal followers have every reason for wanting to make people think he can.

Oct 30, 2025 / Elie Mystal

John Roberts speaks to the Georgetown Law School graduating class of 2025, in Washington, DC,May 12, 2025.

John Roberts Is a Threat to the Health of Every American John Roberts Is a Threat to the Health of Every American

The Supreme Court chief is complicit in the destruction of the federal government’s public health infrastructure.

Oct 30, 2025 / Gregg Gonsalves

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference at a federal office building on October 20, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida.

Minneapolis Braces Itself for the National Guard Minneapolis Braces Itself for the National Guard

Kristi Noem visited the Twin Cities and decried out-of-control crime. Is a federal occupation next?

Oct 28, 2025 / Alyssa Oursler

Russ Vought, Project 2025’s Architect of Destruction

Russ Vought, Project 2025’s Architect of Destruction Russ Vought, Project 2025’s Architect of Destruction

Pulling the strings to undo democracy.

Oct 28, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Anonymous

Angie Vargas

The Soccer Mom Who Strikes Fear Into the Heart of ICE The Soccer Mom Who Strikes Fear Into the Heart of ICE

Meet Angelica Vargas, one of the most prominent of a new kind of activist: the ICE chaser.

Oct 28, 2025 / Malavika Kannan

East Hastings Street in the Downtown Eastside neighborhood, where fatal drug overdose rates range between 15 to 25 times higher than in the United States and the rest of Canada.

On Trial for a Radical Approach to Reducing Drug Overdoses in British Columbia On Trial for a Radical Approach to Reducing Drug Overdoses in British Columbia

The Vancouver duo behind the Drug User Liberation Front faces 40 years behind bars for drug trafficking. But this is no ordinary case.

Oct 27, 2025 / Carl L. Hart

US Ashtray

US Ashtray US Ashtray

Constitutional democracy in the United States in under attack.

Oct 27, 2025 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

A federal agents takes aim at Chicago residents in the East Side neighborhood on October 14, 2025.

The Fate of Our Cities Is Now in the Supreme Court’s Hands The Fate of Our Cities Is Now in the Supreme Court’s Hands

In this week’s Elie v. U.S., The Nation’s justice correspondent warns of an upcoming SCOTUS case—and hails the wisdom of Uncle Iroh.

Oct 24, 2025 / Elie Mystal

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