Society

Trump and Hegseth deliver an announcement at the Oval Office

Trump Is Waging War on His Own Country Trump Is Waging War on His Own Country

The president’s deployments continue to nudge this country ever closer to becoming a genuine police state.

Oct 21, 2025 / Nick Turse

Protesters turn out for Portland’s No Kings rally on October 18.

The Double-Edged Virality of Portland's Protests The Double-Edged Virality of Portland's Protests

The city’s anti-ICE actions and No Kings demonstration have commanded mass attention, but still are no match for the impunity of the MAGA deportation state.

Oct 21, 2025 / Nathaniel Friedman

A still from the footage of the Trump administration striking a boat allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean.

Trump’s Caribbean Killing Spree Trump’s Caribbean Killing Spree

The president’s unprecedented and lawless attacks supposedly target drug cartels, but serve a far more troubling political agenda.

Oct 21, 2025 / Greg Grandin

A sign at the No Kings rlly in Brewster, New York.

In Purple Hudson Valley District, No Kings Turnout Doubles In Purple Hudson Valley District, No Kings Turnout Doubles

Brewster’s rally drew more than 4,000 people for a rousing refutation of Donald Trump. Should the district’s GOP House Representative Mike Lawler, up for reelection in November, w...

Oct 20, 2025 / Joan Walsh

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Isaac Okoro #35 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on October 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Tom Alter is Here—Plus, Our NBA Eastern Conference Preview Tom Alter is Here—Plus, Our NBA Eastern Conference Preview

On Edge of Sports: Dr. Tom Alter on his unjust dismissal from Texas State University, and Arya Shirazi on the upcoming NBA season.

Oct 20, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

History’s Lessons for the Second Committee for the First Amendment

History’s Lessons for the Second Committee for the First Amendment History’s Lessons for the Second Committee for the First Amendment

Jane Fonda is reviving the Hollywood advocacy group to meet the high-stakes challenges to free expression in the Trump era.

Oct 20, 2025 / Ben Schwartz

Pam Sandwich

Pam Sandwich Pam Sandwich

Attorney General Pam Bondi only serves Trump.

Oct 20, 2025 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

The February 2, 1985, article by Paul N. Edwards was illustrated by Randall Enos.

A Warning From the Past About the Dangers of AI A Warning From the Past About the Dangers of AI

As far back as 1958, Nation writers were grappling with the prospect of ‘artificial brains,’ particularly when placed in the hands of the military.

Oct 20, 2025 / Column / Richard Kreitner

Trump’s AI Deregulation Is His Oppenheimer Moment

Trump’s AI Deregulation Is His Oppenheimer Moment Trump’s AI Deregulation Is His Oppenheimer Moment

He has chosen to unleash a powerful and potentially cataclysmic new technology on the world with no regard for consequences.

Oct 20, 2025 / Feature / Michael T. Klare

An advertising campaign for the

AI Will Never Be Your Friend AI Will Never Be Your Friend

The Friend necklace promises constant companionship and understanding. But this isn’t friendship—it’s a soulless, cynical way to prey on our loneliness and fear.

Oct 20, 2025 / Zito Madu

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