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Governor Cuomo Needs to Stop Talking About His Feelings Governor Cuomo Needs to Stop Talking About His Feelings

The issue isn’t how he feels. The issue is accountability. But the responses by the governor and the press still tell us a lot about whose feelings matter.

Mar 18, 2021 / Column / Alexis Grenell

It’s Time to Investigate the FBI—for Its Deep-Fake Kavanaugh Investigation

It’s Time to Investigate the FBI—for Its Deep-Fake Kavanaugh Investigation It’s Time to Investigate the FBI—for Its Deep-Fake Kavanaugh Investigation

While most Democrats seem resigned to Kavanaugh's presence on the Supreme Court, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is pushing to keep the case against him alive.

Mar 17, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders Is at the Apex of His Power Bernie Sanders Is at the Apex of His Power

The stimulus bill shows how much Sanders has changed the Democratic Party on domestic policy. Foreign policy is the next hurdle.

Mar 17, 2021 / Jeet Heer

Harry and Meghan’s Interview Has Given a Welcome Boost to the Anti-Monarchy Movement

Harry and Meghan’s Interview Has Given a Welcome Boost to the Anti-Monarchy Movement Harry and Meghan’s Interview Has Given a Welcome Boost to the Anti-Monarchy Movement

Let’s also abolish the monarchical thinking that defers to oligarchy in the UK and the US.

Mar 17, 2021 / John Nichols

Harlem in the Time of Corona

Harlem in the Time of Corona Harlem in the Time of Corona

Honoring Harlem residents: Lillia, the Chavon Daughters, Windell and Margaux, Jason and Jason, and Ilayjah.

Mar 17, 2021 / OppArt / Tau Battice

Asam Ahmad garden

Awaiting a Second Spring, and the Growth of Living Things Awaiting a Second Spring, and the Growth of Living Things

On gardens, fellow feeling, and whether “we’re all in this together” shall transcend cliché, on the cusp of another surreal spring.

Mar 17, 2021 / Asam Ahmad

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,

The Return of Lula The Return of Lula

The restoration of political rights to Brazil’s leftist former president makes him a front-runner for the elections in 2022—and has already upended the country’s politics.

Mar 17, 2021 / Natália Scarabotto

Walter LaFeber

The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber

The Cornell University diplomatic historian inspired generations of students—including me.

Mar 17, 2021 / Eric Alterman

Aída Chavez

‘The Nation’ Names Aída Chávez as D.C. Correspondent ‘The Nation’ Names Aída Chávez as D.C. Correspondent

She joins at a pivotal juncture in defining the future of the progressive movement.

Mar 16, 2021 / Press Room

Biden’s Foreign Policy Team Can’t Handle New Threats With Old Strategies

Biden’s Foreign Policy Team Can’t Handle New Threats With Old Strategies Biden’s Foreign Policy Team Can’t Handle New Threats With Old Strategies

How can the United States focus on new threats while sustaining endless wars and obsolete postures?

Mar 16, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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