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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate

Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics. 

Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Everybody Wants Some!!

Chuffah Degree Zero Chuffah Degree Zero

Why has trivial conversation become essential in contemporary cinema?

Jun 7, 2016 / Joshua Clover

Summer Reading

The Nation’s Summer-Reading List: Part 2 The Nation’s Summer-Reading List: Part 2

Staffers and contributors share their summer reads on populism, the surrealism of immigration, how to write erotica, and more.

Jun 7, 2016 / The Nation

Abortion access

If Women Were Less Poor, Would There Really Be Fewer Abortions? If Women Were Less Poor, Would There Really Be Fewer Abortions?

Reducing poverty and lowering the abortion rate are two different things—for a reason.

Jun 7, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible

“I ran because somebody had to do it first,” said the African-American woman whose presidential campaign won a primary, secured delegates, and was placed in nomination 44 years ago...

Jun 6, 2016 / John Nichols

Lebron James

LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali

LeBron James mourns Muhammad Ali because he recognizes that his true greatness was outside the ring.

Jun 6, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Florida voting lines

Are Black Voters Invisible to Democrats? Are Black Voters Invisible to Democrats?

High turnout among African Americans was crucial to Democratic victories in 2008 and 2012—so why are they being ignored this time around?

Jun 6, 2016 / Steve Phillips

How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools?

How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools? How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools?

Kansas City, Kansas, saw amazing gains, then lost $50 million, and now they’re trying to keep up reforms on a shoestring.

Jun 6, 2016 / Jonathan Sapers

College Graduates

Dear Class of 2016: Don’t Be Fooled by This Glorious Day Dear Class of 2016: Don’t Be Fooled by This Glorious Day

You’re graduating into a strange, foggy world—and we need your help to fix it.

Jun 6, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt

Clinton Super Tuesday Win

Hillary Clinton Will Claim a Historic Victory Tuesday Night—and the Media Should Cover It That Way Hillary Clinton Will Claim a Historic Victory Tuesday Night—and the Media Should Cover It That Way

But Sanders and his voters deserve time to think about their next steps, too.

Jun 6, 2016 / Joan Walsh

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