Society

A young boy awaiting medical treatment in a holding facility.

How Medical Negligence at the US Border Killed an Immigrant Father How Medical Negligence at the US Border Killed an Immigrant Father

Nebane Abienwi fled a civil conflict in Cameroon. Once in the US, it was shoddy medical care that killed him.

Feb 25, 2020 / Joe Penney

Coronavirus puppet in a carnival.

The Coronavirus Could Be the Black Swan of 2020 The Coronavirus Could Be the Black Swan of 2020

The wheels could come off the global economy—and if they do, Trump will double down on racism, xenophobia, and the politics of fear.

Feb 25, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump

Trump Has Lifted the Mask From Our Empty Political Traditions Trump Has Lifted the Mask From Our Empty Political Traditions

His naked callousness has shown plainly that these rituals sometimes reveal the nonsense they’re meant to cover up.

Feb 25, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Student protestors

Hong Kong Is Still Waiting for Its Feminist Uprising Hong Kong Is Still Waiting for Its Feminist Uprising

Women and girls in the ongoing protest movement are up against a deeply unequal society.

Feb 25, 2020 / Jessie Lau

What Comes After the Nuclear Family?

What Comes After the Nuclear Family? What Comes After the Nuclear Family?

Progressives need to articulate a new philosophy of family life.

Feb 24, 2020 / Nicole Sussner Rodgers

Mask Off: The 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team Has Long Been a Symbol of Reaction

Mask Off: The 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team Has Long Been a Symbol of Reaction Mask Off: The 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team Has Long Been a Symbol of Reaction

Like it or not, the “Miracle on Ice” team has long allowed itself to be used by the worst actors in our politics.

Feb 24, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Chris Matthews

Why MSNBC Is Freaking Out Over Bernie Sanders Why MSNBC Is Freaking Out Over Bernie Sanders

Beholden to Never Trump partisans, the network can’t stand the Democratic Party’s shift to the left.

Feb 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Casino workers caucus for Bernie Sanders

How a Rank-and-File Revolt in Las Vegas Dealt Bernie a Winning Hand How a Rank-and-File Revolt in Las Vegas Dealt Bernie a Winning Hand

Inside the Bellagio caucus, a workforce made up mostly of women of color buried the “Bernie Bro” myth forever.

Feb 24, 2020 / Eric Blanc

Every Day More Gun Tragedy

Every Day More Gun Tragedy Every Day More Gun Tragedy

Every day continued government inaction.

Feb 24, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Protecting the Truth About the Coronavirus in China

Protecting the Truth About the Coronavirus in China Protecting the Truth About the Coronavirus in China

Tens of thousands of us are working to save the articles and accounts of COVID-19 before Chinese censors can delete them forever.

Feb 24, 2020 / Nation contributor

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