In Defense of Being Performative In Defense of Being Performative
The critics of “performative politics” misunderstand something fundamental: Democracy survives only when citizens perform it.
Mar 17, 2026 / Ned Resnikoff
Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor
In a union of religion, culture, sports, and politics, a rookie for the New York Knicks broke bread with the youngest mayor in the city’s modern history.
Mar 16, 2026 / Dave Zirin
In Conversation: “The Battle of Algiers” and “Gung Ho” In Conversation: “The Battle of Algiers” and “Gung Ho”
Arya Shirazi joins Edge of Sports to discuss two films about revolution and resistance.
Mar 16, 2026 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President? Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President?
The emperor is stark naked, but thanks to a misguided legal doctrine, the Republican justices keep insisting he’s fully clothed.
Mar 16, 2026 / Column / Elie Mystal
They Tried to Teach About Palestine. They Paid a Huge Price. They Tried to Teach About Palestine. They Paid a Huge Price.
In California, talking to your students about Gaza can have severe consequences.
Mar 16, 2026 / Mara Marques Cavallaro
The Great Table Tennis Renaissance The Great Table Tennis Renaissance
Josh Safdie’s latest movie Marty Supreme spurred a renewed national interest in ping-pong. I played my way through New York City to try to find out more.
Mar 14, 2026 / Joshua Levkowitz
Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: “The Emperor Has No Clothes” Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: “The Emperor Has No Clothes”
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent hails Raskin’s bold call-out. Plus, a counterintuitive take on the SAVE Act and a controversial video-game ...
Mar 13, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Iranian Public Is Threatened From All Sides The Iranian Public Is Threatened From All Sides
Trapped between a US war and a murdering regime.
Mar 13, 2026 / OppArt / Dara Herman Zierlein