In Memoriam: the Rev. Jesse Jackson (1941–2026) In Memoriam: the Rev. Jesse Jackson (1941–2026)
The civil-rights activist and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition changed what’s possible in politics.
Mar 6, 2026 / Obituary / John Nichols
Jesse Jackson Still Provides Light in These Dark Times Jesse Jackson Still Provides Light in These Dark Times
We would be wise to follow the path he forged.
Feb 18, 2026 / Obituary / Robert L. Borosage
Jesse Jackson Gave Peace a Chance Jesse Jackson Gave Peace a Chance
The iconic civil rights leader, who has died at 84, made anti-war and pro-diplomacy politics central to his presidential bids and his lifelong activism.
Feb 17, 2026 / Obituary / John Nichols
On Cora Weiss (1934–2025) and Peace On Cora Weiss (1934–2025) and Peace
Cora Weiss died in December at age 91. She never stopped campaigning to save the world from nuclear destruction.
Jan 9, 2026 / Obituary / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In Memoriam: Beautiful Writers, Influential Editors, Committed Activists In Memoriam: Beautiful Writers, Influential Editors, Committed Activists
A tribute to Nation family we lost this year—from Jules Feiffer to Joshua Clover, Elizabeth Pochoda, Bill Moyers, and Peter and Cora Weiss
Dec 23, 2025 / Obituary / Richard Kreitner
The Longest Journey Is Over The Longest Journey Is Over
With the death of Norman Podhoretz at 95, the transition from New York’s intellectual golden age to the age of grievance and provocation is complete.
Dec 17, 2025 / Obituary / David Klion
Ralph Nader Remembers Morton Mintz (1922–2025) Ralph Nader Remembers Morton Mintz (1922–2025)
A probing, formidable reporter, Mintz broke major stories on corporate crime and fraud in the consumer, environmental, and workplace arenas.
Aug 7, 2025 / Obituary / Ralph Nader
Ozzy Osbourne, Rock God Despite Himself (1948–2025) Ozzy Osbourne, Rock God Despite Himself (1948–2025)
The Prince of Darkness, who gave us heavy metal as we know it, has been laid to rest.
Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab
In the 1980s, the professional wrestler portrayed himself as an all-American hero—but he was really a “jabroni” the entire time.
Jul 25, 2025 / Obituary / Dave Zirin
Bill Moyers Helped Break the Media’s Climate Silence Bill Moyers Helped Break the Media’s Climate Silence
When Bill Moyers helped launch the Covering Climate Now media collaboration, he urged fellow journalists to “tell the story so people get it.”
Jun 30, 2025 / Obituary / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope