The Past and Future of Mexican Chicago The Past and Future of Mexican Chicago
From the machine politicians in La Villita to the radicals in Pilsen, Mexican Chicagoans have played a central role in defining their city.
Jan 10, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Juan Ignacio Mora
Ye Is a Right-Wing Tool—and Black People Know It Ye Is a Right-Wing Tool—and Black People Know It
Anti-Semitic hatred has become entangled with many other forms of hatred; Ye is carrying water for all of them.
Jan 10, 2023 / Column / Kali Holloway
From a Clown Coup to a Clown Speakership From a Clown Coup to a Clown Speakership
Kevin McCarthy’s surrender to the House Freedom Caucus is proof that the January 6 insurrectionists rule the GOP.
Jan 9, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action
Spent bullets.
Jan 9, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz
Why the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Is Good for Democracy Why the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Is Good for Democracy
Our state’s first-in-the-nation primary gives sincere candidates without access to dark money a chance to make their case.
Jan 9, 2023 / Jim Splaine
Kevin McCarthy’s Reign Begins—for Now Kevin McCarthy’s Reign Begins—for Now
The morning after the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, Republicans managed to elect Kevin McCarthy speaker of the House.
Jan 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Hannah Arendt Was Really a Prophet Against Conformity Hannah Arendt Was Really a Prophet Against Conformity
To the question of how totalitarian methods could ever draw the compliance of free citizens, she replied: through the enchantment of success.
Jan 9, 2023 / Column / David Bromwich
US Democracy Is Under Attack. These Human Rights Defenders Are Not Backing Down. US Democracy Is Under Attack. These Human Rights Defenders Are Not Backing Down.
The progressives topping the 2022 Nation Honor Roll have refused to give up in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Jan 9, 2023 / Feature / John Nichols
January 6 Comes for Kevin McCarthy January 6 Comes for Kevin McCarthy
He won’t become House speaker even though he absolved Donald Trump of the insurrection.
Jan 6, 2023 / Joan Walsh