Katrina vanden Heuvel

Editor and Publisher

@KatrinaNation

Katrina vanden Heuvel is editor and publisher of The Nation, America’s leading source of progressive politics and culture. An expert on international affairs and US politics, she is an award-winning columnist and frequent contributor to The Guardian. Vanden Heuvel is the author of several books, including The Change I Believe In: Fighting for Progress in The Age of Obama, and co-author (with Stephen F. Cohen) of Voices of Glasnost: Interviews with Gorbachev’s Reformers.

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the surveillance state, the American political system and the price he’s paid for his understanding of patriotism.

Oct 28, 2014 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan

In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan

The populist mobilization Moral Mondays has worked to register and inspire voters, and given a boost to NC Democrat Kay Hagan.

Oct 14, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Edward Snowden Speaks: A Sneak Peek at an Exclusive Interview

Edward Snowden Speaks: A Sneak Peek at an Exclusive Interview Edward Snowden Speaks: A Sneak Peek at an Exclusive Interview

We recently met with the courageous whistleblower for over three hours in Moscow for a wide-ranging conversation on surveillance, technology and politics.

Oct 10, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

An Interview with Jackson Browne

An Interview with Jackson Browne An Interview with Jackson Browne

The legendary songwriter about his politics, his fourteenth studio album and what it was like the first time he saw Springsteen perform.

Oct 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Katrina vanden Heuvel

Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis

Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis

The New York attorney general has been almost single-handedly fighting an uphill battle to hold the banks accountable.

Oct 7, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Congress’s Sorry Dereliction of Its War Powers Duty

Congress’s Sorry Dereliction of Its War Powers Duty Congress’s Sorry Dereliction of Its War Powers Duty

The founders would not have been shocked at the executive seeking to claim the war power, but they would be astounded at Congress voluntarily giving it up.

Sep 30, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

New Deal Liberalism Lives On

New Deal Liberalism Lives On New Deal Liberalism Lives On

Don’t despair that a stalwart New Deal liberal is retiring; celebrate the arrival of a new generation of populist movements and the ascendant wing of the Democratic Party.

Sep 24, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Has Obama Caved to the ‘War Party’? Why Has Obama Caved to the ‘War Party’?

Obama has succumbed to the “War Party” on both sides of the aisle, and should revert back to his “don’t do stupid stuff” policy.

Sep 22, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Hillary Clinton Needs Competition

Why Hillary Clinton Needs Competition Why Hillary Clinton Needs Competition

Katrina vanden Heuvel says voters want alternatives, and that competition in the Democratic primary would strengthen Hillary's campaign.

Sep 16, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Obama Reneges on His Foreign-Policy Promises

Obama Reneges on His Foreign-Policy Promises Obama Reneges on His Foreign-Policy Promises

The United States can’t create peace by military force. We can only add to the destruction.

Sep 16, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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