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80 Days That Changed America

80 Days That Changed America 80 Days That Changed America

Fifty years later, Bobby Kennedy’s passionate, inspiring, and tragic presidential campaign still fascinates. Two new projects explain why.

Apr 23, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Jack Johnson

Donald Trump and Jack Johnson Would Have Despised One Another Donald Trump and Jack Johnson Would Have Despised One Another

Who is Trump to “pardon” anyone, least of all Jack Johnson?

Apr 23, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Untied State of America

Untied State of America Untied State of America

Thou Shalt NOT Kill

Apr 23, 2018 / OppArt / Jody Zellman

Cuomo extends his

What Andrew Cuomo Has in Common With Scott Walker What Andrew Cuomo Has in Common With Scott Walker

The New York governor’s failure to call a prompt special election to fill a vacant congressional seat disregards democracy.

Apr 20, 2018 / John Nichols

This Gun-Control Activist Helped Plan the March for Our Lives. Now She’s Running for Congress.

This Gun-Control Activist Helped Plan the March for Our Lives. Now She’s Running for Congress. This Gun-Control Activist Helped Plan the March for Our Lives. Now She’s Running for Congress.

Lucy McBath, whose son was shot and killed in 2012, has jumped into the primary to take on Karen Handel in Georgia’s sixth district.

Apr 20, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Chile Women’s Soccer Team

How a Feminist Uprising Is Saving South American Soccer How a Feminist Uprising Is Saving South American Soccer

Speaking to Brenda Elsey, who is in Buenos Aires, covering the sports and politics story that demands more attention.

Apr 20, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Castro Diaz Canel

Cubans Face the End of the Castro Era Cubans Face the End of the Castro Era

As Raúl steps aside, the country faces transition and transformation.

Apr 20, 2018 / Peter Kornbluh

Donald Trump speaking at the final session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

Thomas Frank: Trump Could Win the 2020 Election Thomas Frank: Trump Could Win the 2020 Election

But we can also stop him.

Apr 20, 2018 / Jon Wiener

Earth Day, April 22

Earth Day, April 22 Earth Day, April 22

Artists’ visions of our threatened environment

Apr 20, 2018 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Ivan Canu

The Secret Daniel Ellsberg Really Worries About

The Secret Daniel Ellsberg Really Worries About The Secret Daniel Ellsberg Really Worries About

The author and former military analyst tells The Nation that it’s still US policy to launch a first-strike nuclear attack.

Apr 20, 2018 / Q&A / Mark Hertsgaard

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