How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath
As Trump went after higher education, Yale built a case for its conservative credentials. The Justice Department came knocking anyway.
Jul 2, 2026 / StudentNation / Zachary Clifton
Raphael Warnock: Why I Refuse to Give Up on America Raphael Warnock: Why I Refuse to Give Up on America
In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, the Georgia senator writes about why we must keep the faith in the promise of our democracy—and fight for that promise to be realized.
Jul 2, 2026 / Raphael G. Warnock
Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!” Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!”
Amid all the talk of “electability,” a Midwestern state’s radical history points to what’s possible.
Jul 2, 2026 / John Nichols
A Mile-High Uprising A Mile-High Uprising
Colorado voters continue the left rebellion in Democratic primaries.
Jul 1, 2026 / Patricia Calhoun
Liberty in Tears at 250 Liberty in Tears at 250
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the nation has strayed from the promise engraved at Liberty’s feet.
Jul 1, 2026 / OppArt / Karen Guancione
Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave
The city's primary winners campaigned on affordability, yet climate change, a major driver of rising costs and inequality, was conspicuously absent from the conversation.
Jul 1, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
Why “The Nation” Is Nominating Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize Why “The Nation” Is Nominating Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
On this Fourth of July, Minneapolis reminds us of what America can be.
Jul 1, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In Texas, Protesting ICE Can Get You a Life Sentence In Texas, Protesting ICE Can Get You a Life Sentence
Under Trump, eight Prairieland defendants were sentenced to a combined four and a half centuries in prison.
Jul 1, 2026 / Sara Van Horn
How Toxic Masculinity Took Over the Texas Senate Race How Toxic Masculinity Took Over the Texas Senate Race
The battle between James Talarico and Ken Paxton has been overwhelmed by demagogic gender politics.
Jul 1, 2026 / Samantha Grasso
The Power of Satire to Threaten Dictators The Power of Satire to Threaten Dictators
Artist Robert Kuzovkov was murdered in Poland.
Jun 30, 2026 / OppArt / Paul Karasik