Biden’s Quagmire: Israel, Gaza, and Those Really Scary Polls Biden’s Quagmire: Israel, Gaza, and Those Really Scary Polls
The data shows that 66 percent of voters—and 80 percent of Democrats—want the president to call for a cease-fire. The longer he waits, the more voters will stay home next November...
Nov 8, 2023 / Editorial / James Zogby for The Nation
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Sits Down With “The Nation” Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Sits Down With “The Nation”
In his first-ever interview with a US outlet, the Cuban president shares his thoughts on the future of Cuban socialism, the US blockade, and the economic difficulties facing the i...
Oct 28, 2023 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan and Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Cease-Fire in Gaza Is Just the First Step A Cease-Fire in Gaza Is Just the First Step
We must end the slaughter. And then comes the hard part.
Oct 26, 2023 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan for The Nation
Democrats Should Not Underestimate Steve Garvey Democrats Should Not Underestimate Steve Garvey
The former baseball star wants to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat in California, and his celebrity status might just give him a chance.
Oct 18, 2023 / Editorial / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele
We Must Not Let the Truth Become a Casualty of This War We Must Not Let the Truth Become a Casualty of This War
Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we talk about what is actually happening in Gaza and Israel, not about unverified rumors.
Oct 16, 2023 / Comment / Musa al-Gharbi
Too Many Economists Thought This Was Impossible Too Many Economists Thought This Was Impossible
The increase in the number of people working has helped tamp down inflation and has shown the importance of aiming for full employment.
Oct 13, 2023 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
Democrats Can Win Big in 2024. But They Have to Fight for It. Democrats Can Win Big in 2024. But They Have to Fight for It.
Republican chaos may help Democrats some in 2024. But if they want to win, they really need to help themselves.
Oct 12, 2023 / Editorial / John Nichols for The Nation
Hamas’s Shock Attack Should Spark Our Horror—and Our Questions Hamas’s Shock Attack Should Spark Our Horror—and Our Questions
This appalling violence emerged within a context, and we need to understand that context in order to achieve peace.
Oct 11, 2023 / Dispatch / Haggai Matar
The WGA Wins Its Strike, but California Workers Face Uncertainty The WGA Wins Its Strike, but California Workers Face Uncertainty
The Hollywood writers' union scores an impressive win, while Governor Newsom sells out strikers on other fronts.
Oct 6, 2023 / Comment / Ben Schwartz
Progressives Must Step Into Biden’s Vision Vacuum Progressives Must Step Into Biden’s Vision Vacuum
In the absence of a serious insurgent challenger for the presidency, we must mobilize independently.
Oct 3, 2023 / Comment / Robert L. Borosage