Politics

Stanley Sheinbaum McGovern Fundraiser

Remembering Stanley Sheinbaum, an Early Backer of ‘The Nation’ and a Voice for Peace and Justice Remembering Stanley Sheinbaum, an Early Backer of ‘The Nation’ and a Voice for Peace and Justice

Part of the progressive so-called “Malibu Mafia,” he was a force for change among the left and a vital help to this magazine.

Sep 20, 2016 / Victor Navasky

Clinton and Trump

Whom Should We Blame for Our Deranged Democracy? Whom Should We Blame for Our Deranged Democracy?

Laying it all on Trump is too easy—both political parties are out of touch and distant from the people.

Sep 20, 2016 / William Greider

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This Isn’t the First Time Cowboys Have Tried to Plunder 640 Million Acres of Public Land This Isn’t the First Time Cowboys Have Tried to Plunder 640 Million Acres of Public Land

In Utah and the Dakotas, history repeats itself as Native Americans fight to protect their lives—and ours.

Sep 20, 2016 / Chip Ward

Domestic violence protest

Why Domestic Violence Is an Economic Issue Why Domestic Violence Is an Economic Issue

Economic abuse is present in 98 percent of abusive relationships, and 60 percent of survivors report losing their jobs.

Sep 20, 2016 / Sady Doyle

Exclusive: Zach Galifianakis Wants You to Know How Bad Gerrymandering Has Gotten

Exclusive: Zach Galifianakis Wants You to Know How Bad Gerrymandering Has Gotten Exclusive: Zach Galifianakis Wants You to Know How Bad Gerrymandering Has Gotten

The new documentary series America Divided shines a light on voter restrictions, the housing crisis, and other symptoms of our unequal society.

Sep 20, 2016 / The Nation

Edward Snowden Is the Perfect Candidate for a Presidential Pardon

Edward Snowden Is the Perfect Candidate for a Presidential Pardon Edward Snowden Is the Perfect Candidate for a Presidential Pardon

It is time to act. A pardon would recognize the public service that Snowden provided, without undermining the rule of law.

Sep 20, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Donald Trump Is Immortal Donald Trump Is Immortal

And other totally normal news from the 2016 campaign trail.

Sep 20, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow

Bernie Sanders: The ‘Nation’ Interview

Bernie Sanders: The ‘Nation’ Interview Bernie Sanders: The ‘Nation’ Interview

In an exclusive post-primary sit-down, Senator Sanders speaks on Our Revolution, Donald Trump, and what he really thinks about Hillary Clinton.

Sep 20, 2016 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Nichols

Student debt

4 Simple Ways to Help 44 Million Americans With Student Debt 4 Simple Ways to Help 44 Million Americans With Student Debt

The student-loan-debt crisis is very real, yet policies have failed to respond with any urgency.

Sep 19, 2016 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams and Cody Hounanian

Snowden on Privacy

Oliver Stone’s ‘Snowden’ Is a Horror Movie—and the Monster Is Our National Security State Oliver Stone’s ‘Snowden’ Is a Horror Movie—and the Monster Is Our National Security State

For Trump to have these instruments of power would be a catastrophe.

Sep 19, 2016 / Juan Cole

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