The Nation

@thenation

Founded by abolitionists in 1865, The Nation has chronicled the breadth and depth of political and cultural life, from the debut of the telegraph to the rise of Twitter, serving as a critical, independent, and progressive voice in American journalism.

Common Ground: For Secure Elections and True National Security

Common Ground: For Secure Elections and True National Security Common Ground: For Secure Elections and True National Security

An open letter by Gloria Steinem, Noam Chomsky, John Dean, Governor Bill Richardson, Walter Mosley, Michael Moore, Valerie Plame, and others.

Jul 11, 2018 / The Nation

What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph

What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph

The focus on her identity obscured the democratic socialist nature of her campaign—which put the lie to claims that the Sanders insurgency is “flailing.”

Jul 3, 2018 / The Nation

Donald Trump Owns Zero Tolerance

Donald Trump Owns Zero Tolerance Donald Trump Owns Zero Tolerance

But both Democrats and Republicans have criminalized immigration.

Jun 20, 2018 / The Nation

Cynthia Nixon for Governor

Cynthia Nixon for Governor Cynthia Nixon for Governor

New Yorkers deserve a true progressive champion.

Jun 6, 2018 / The Nation

Boston-Renter-Week-of-Action-2017_img

It’s Time for Progressive Politicians to Catch Up to the Rising Affordable-Housing Movement It’s Time for Progressive Politicians to Catch Up to the Rising Affordable-Housing Movement

The base is getting busy, but elected officials have been slow to catch on​.

May 24, 2018 / The Nation

151 Years of America’s Housing History

151 Years of America’s Housing History 151 Years of America’s Housing History

From the first tenement regulation to work requirements for public-housing residents, these are key moments in housing policy.

May 24, 2018 / Feature / The Nation

Robert Reich: The Biggest Economic Problem You Aren’t Hearing About

Robert Reich: The Biggest Economic Problem You Aren’t Hearing About Robert Reich: The Biggest Economic Problem You Aren’t Hearing About

Monopolies are making life worse for the vast majority of us while enriching the very few.

May 8, 2018 / The Nation

stacey abrams

Here Are 10 Progressive Candidates We’re Keeping Our Eyes On for the Midterms Here Are 10 Progressive Candidates We’re Keeping Our Eyes On for the Midterms

All promise not just a change in party, but an end to status-quo politics.

Apr 5, 2018 / The Nation

Tired of Winning

Tired of Winning Tired of Winning

James Montgomery Flagg’s classic poster revisited.

Apr 3, 2018 / OppArt / The Nation

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett

How Monopolies Gamed the System How Monopolies Gamed the System

And why we need to change the rules—again.

Feb 15, 2018 / The Nation

x