Daniel Ellsberg’s Heroism Began With Listening to the Anti-War Left Daniel Ellsberg’s Heroism Began With Listening to the Anti-War Left
The whistleblower confronted his complicity in the Vietnam-era war machine. His successors within it prefer to show up at Henry Kissinger’s gala.
Jun 16, 2023 / Spencer Ackerman
The 8th Wonder of the World! The 8th Wonder of the World!
I'm good with tacos.
Jun 16, 2023 / Steve Brodner
Larry Summers and the Crisis of Economic Orthodoxy Larry Summers and the Crisis of Economic Orthodoxy
The establishment’s repeated failures are creating room for heterodox ideas.
Jun 16, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Katrina vanden Heuvel Wins the Marc Raskin Award for Civic and Intellectual Courage Katrina vanden Heuvel Wins the Marc Raskin Award for Civic and Intellectual Courage
In her acceptance speech, The Nation's editorial director and publisher highlighted the fragility of democracy, Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine, and the inevitability of change....
Jun 16, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Press Room
Trump’s Western Posse Rallies to His Defense Trump’s Western Posse Rallies to His Defense
Representatives Kevin McCarthy and Andy Biggs, along with failed gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, have joined the chorus of excuses for the former president’s alleged crimes.
Jun 16, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The Damage Silvio Berlusconi (1936–2023) Leaves Behind The Damage Silvio Berlusconi (1936–2023) Leaves Behind
The notorious tycoon and former Italian prime minister is gone, but his toxic legacy remains.
Jun 15, 2023 / Niccolò Barca and Tommaso Grossi
LGBTQI+ Pride LGBTQI+ Pride
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) rights are human rights.
Jun 15, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Cornel West Should Not Be Running for President; Plus the GOP vs. Divorce Cornel West Should Not Be Running for President; Plus the GOP vs. Divorce
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Joan Walsh on politics, and Katha Pollitt on Republicans and women.
Jun 15, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
William Spriggs Was the Economist Who Fought for the Entire Working Class William Spriggs Was the Economist Who Fought for the Entire Working Class
From his days as a graduate student union leader, he championed an intersectional vision of economic, social, and racial justice.
Jun 15, 2023 / John Nichols
Texas Could Have Taken My Trans Child Away. Here’s What I Did to Protect Our Family. Texas Could Have Taken My Trans Child Away. Here’s What I Did to Protect Our Family.
Or, how to make a “safe folder.”
Jun 15, 2023 / Karen Krajcer