The Occupation of Washington, DC, Reflects the Failures of Our Democracy The Occupation of Washington, DC, Reflects the Failures of Our Democracy
After fumbling the cause of DC statehood, Democrats now appear helpless as Trump sends troops into the city.
Nov 13, 2025 / Column / David Klion
To Those Who Have Just Awakened to the Horrors in Gaza To Those Who Have Just Awakened to the Horrors in Gaza
Yes, we should welcome the latecomers to the fight against genocide, but there also needs to be accountability.
Sep 16, 2025 / Column / David Klion
Those Sometimes-Trump Neocons Are Returning to the Fold Over Iran Those Sometimes-Trump Neocons Are Returning to the Fold Over Iran
As the president backs Israel’s long-awaited war with Iran, his neoconservative critics find themselves in an awkward position.
Jun 20, 2025 / Column / David Klion
They All Signed the “Harper’s” Letter. Where Are They Now? They All Signed the “Harper’s” Letter. Where Are They Now?
Many of those who were loudest in denouncing cancel culture then are now curiously silent in the face of Donald Trump’s assaults on free speech.
May 16, 2025 / Column / David Klion
I Thought David Horowitz Was a Joke—but He Foreshadowed the Trump Coalition I Thought David Horowitz Was a Joke—but He Foreshadowed the Trump Coalition
As an undergrad, I mocked the radical leftist turned reactionary. But with his cruel, vindictive politics taking over the government, he had the last laugh.
May 15, 2025 / David Klion
When They Came for Columbia University When They Came for Columbia University
The university has become the Trump administration’s test case for the largest assault on higher education since the McCarthy era. Sadly, it has notably failed to defend itself.
Mar 19, 2025 / Column / David Klion
The Cruel World According to Stephen Miller The Cruel World According to Stephen Miller
How did he become the Trump era’s architect of hate?
Mar 10, 2025 / Books & the Arts / David Klion
Chris Hayes Wants Your Attention Chris Hayes Wants Your Attention
The Nation spoke with the journalist about one of the the biggest problems in contemporary life—attention and its commodification—and his new book The Siren's Call.
Feb 27, 2025 / Books & the Arts / David Klion
What the Neocons Do—and Don’t—Explain About Trump What the Neocons Do—and Don’t—Explain About Trump
The president’s foreign policy agenda remains unpredictable, but his war on liberal culture has deep roots.
Feb 4, 2025 / David Klion
The Apprenticeship of Donald Trump The Apprenticeship of Donald Trump
A new film examines Trump's formative years under the tutelage of Roy Cohn.
Oct 21, 2024 / Books & the Arts / David Klion