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Regina Treitler and her husband.

The Supreme Court v. My Mother The Supreme Court v. My Mother

After my mother escaped the Holocaust, she broke the law to save her family. Her immigration story is more pertinent today than ever before.

Dec 13, 2025 / Leo Treitler

What to Do With the Ballroom in 2029?

What to Do With the Ballroom in 2029? What to Do With the Ballroom in 2029?

Kristi Kremed.

Dec 12, 2025 / Steve Brodner

The Supreme Court Has a Serial Killer Problem

The Supreme Court Has a Serial Killer Problem The Supreme Court Has a Serial Killer Problem

In this week's Elie v. U.S., The Nation’s justice correspondent recaps a major death penalty case that came before the high court as well as the shenanigans of a man who’s angling...

Dec 12, 2025 / Elie Mystal

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a news conference at the Capitol on December 1, 2025.

Corporate Democrats Are Foolishly Surrendering the AI Fight Corporate Democrats Are Foolishly Surrendering the AI Fight

Voters want the party to get tough on the industry. But Democratic leaders are following the money instead.

Dec 12, 2025 / Jeet Heer

A still from the doomed McDonald's AI-generated holiday ad.

The Slop of Things to Come The Slop of Things to Come

This past week boasted many overhyped AI breakthroughs, but the healthiest one was the fierce repudiation of a contemptuous McDonald’s ad.

Dec 12, 2025 / Matt Alston

Keeping the Police Out of Pregnancy Care

Keeping the Police Out of Pregnancy Care Keeping the Police Out of Pregnancy Care

We must be vigilant in keeping law enforcement out of exam rooms.

Dec 12, 2025 / Lourdes A. Rivera and Dr. Jamila Perritt

A farmer feeds cattle in Montrose, Missouri.

White Farmers Are Getting a Taste of Their Own Medicine White Farmers Are Getting a Taste of Their Own Medicine

Trump’s tariffs and immigration raids are driving the latest farm crisis. White farmers have stood by him year after year—and still do.

Dec 12, 2025 / Kali Holloway

King of Deadly Illegal Boat Strikes

King of Deadly Illegal Boat Strikes King of Deadly Illegal Boat Strikes

Since September 2, the US has carried out more than 20 strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking in both the southern Caribbean and the eastern Pacific. At least 83 people h...

Dec 11, 2025 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino (center) and a pair of agents leave a local park during Operation Catahoula Crunch.

The Stagecraft Behind the New Orleans Immigration Raids The Stagecraft Behind the New Orleans Immigration Raids

In a text exchange, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino calls his operation a “massive disturbance” in the making.

Dec 11, 2025 / Amanda Moore

Jasmine Crockett at a hearing to examine the unlawful detention of US citizens and immigrants by federal immigration agents at the LA Metropolitan Water District.

Here’s What It Takes for a Democrat to Win in Texas Here’s What It Takes for a Democrat to Win in Texas

Jasmine Crockett can win the Texas Senate race—if voters of color get to the polls.

Dec 11, 2025 / Steve Phillips

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