February 20, 2005: Hunter S. Thompson Dies February 20, 2005: Hunter S. Thompson Dies
The Nation gave Thompson his first big break in journalism in 1965.
Feb 20, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
What Can Be Done to Stop the Brutal Targeting of Trans Women? What Can Be Done to Stop the Brutal Targeting of Trans Women?
At least six transgender women have been killed in the United States since January. A new partnership wants to help stem the tide of violence.
Feb 19, 2015 / Dani McClain
On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War? On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War?
This is the most dangerous geopolitical situation since the Cuban missile crisis.
Feb 19, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
What the Anti-Vax Movement Doesn’t Tell You About Measles What the Anti-Vax Movement Doesn’t Tell You About Measles
As the most contagious disease on earth roars back, it’s time to embrace the most effective public health intervention we have.
Feb 19, 2015 / Annie Sparrow
Elizabeth Warren Knows Why You Want Her to Run for President Elizabeth Warren Knows Why You Want Her to Run for President
The senator finally addressed the growing movement to draft her into the 2016 race.
Feb 19, 2015 / George Zornick
Why We’ll Remember Lesley Gore Why We’ll Remember Lesley Gore
The ’60s crooner was a pioneer for women’s and LGBT rights in the entertainment industry and for social justice everywhere.
Feb 19, 2015 / Peter Rothberg
Jimmie Lee Jackson: The First Martyr of the Selma Struggle Jimmie Lee Jackson: The First Martyr of the Selma Struggle
The shooting of a civil rights activist by an Alabama state trooper led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
Feb 19, 2015 / Ari Berman
Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago? Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago?
The mayor’s spending millions, but unions and progressives are fighting for grassroots democracy.
Feb 19, 2015 / John Nichols
We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years
Missed American Sniper? That’s okay—you’ve probably already seen it.
Feb 19, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Peter Van Buren
February 19, 1942: FDR Orders the Internment of the Japanese February 19, 1942: FDR Orders the Internment of the Japanese
The Nation applauded the government’s “commendable energy and realism.” Eek!
Feb 19, 2015 / The Almanac and Richard Kreitner