Past Events
The Nation 2023 Cruise
Join “The Nation” on our 7-night Alaskan Cruise — August 13th – 20th, 2023 — to come together with friends and family and Nation experts….
Aug 13, 2023 – Aug 20, 2023
The Nation Poetry Reading Series Presents: Maggie Smith, Charif Shanahan, and Omotara James
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Jun 29, 2023 – Jun 29, 2023
Can Donald Trump be Brought to Justice?
Join this roundtable conversation unpacking the first real attempt to hold Trump legally accountable for any of his many alleged crimes….
Apr 12, 2023 – Apr 12, 2023
The Nation Poetry Reading Series Presents: Martín Espada, Danez Smith, and Maggie Millner
Join us for our first virtual reading of 2023 featuring poets from the magazine’s pages hosted by Nation Poetry Editor Kaveh Akbar….
Mar 20, 2023 – Mar 20, 2023
The Nation 2022 Cruise
Join “The Nation” on our 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise this December 10 – 17, 2022. …
Dec 10, 2022 – Dec 17, 2022
Nation Conversation: Post-Election Roundtable
Join a special, extended, wide-ranging conversation with The Nation’s most astute political observers in the wake of the most important midterm election of our lives. …
Nov 9, 2022
A Night with The Nation: In Celebration of Victor Navasky
Join The Nation and The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism for a once-in-a-lifetime evening celebrating Victor Navasky’s 90th birthday, honoring his legacy, and helpi…
Oct 12, 2022
The Nation Poetry Reading Series Presents: Katie Farris, Ama Codjoe, Vanessa Angélica Villarreal and Ilya Kaminsky
Join “Nation” Poetry Editor Kaveh Akbar and poets Katie Farris, Ama Codjoe, Vanessa Angélica Villarreal and Ilya Kaminsky for the magazine’s Fall Poetry Reading. …
Sep 27, 2022
The Nation Poetry Reading Series Presents: Donika Kelly, Golden, and Jenny Xie
Join “Nation” Poetry Editor Kaveh Akbar poets Donika Kelly, Golden, and Jenny Xie for the magazine’s Spring Poetry Reading….
Jun 9, 2022
After Roe: An Urgent Conversation
Katha Pollitt, Amy Littlefield, and Elie Mystal discuss what comes next in the fight for abortion access. …
May 26, 2022
After Amazon: Unions, Capitalism and the Future of the Labor Movement
Labor is on the march! Join us for a conversation with scholars and organizers from across the labor movement….
May 11, 2022
Beyond Inclusion: Meet the BIPOC Press
Join a conversation about the critical importance of independent media and lifting up underreported stories….
Apr 13, 2022
Nation Conversation: Why Banning Books Never Works
Art Spiegelman and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen discuss book bans and censorship….
Mar 23, 2022
Nation Conversation: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution
Elie Mystal and Dahlia Lithwick discuss Mystal’s new book and antidotes to the poison of our current political system….
Mar 16, 2022
The Nation Poetry Reading Series Presents: Claire Schwartz, Tsering Wangmo Dhompa, and Phillip B. Williams
Join “Nation” Poetry Editor Kaveh Akbar and 2022 featuring poets from the magazine’s pages for our first virtual reading series of 2022. …
Mar 9, 2022
Nation Conversation: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy
Congressman Jamie Raskin, Katrina vanden Heuvel, and John Nichols discuss Raskin’s book, the Jan. 6 hearing, and his priorities for 2022….
Feb 28, 2022
Nation Conversation: Why Cori Bush is Just Getting Started in Congress
Representative Cori Bush and Elie Mystal discuss Rep. Bush’s agenda for 2022….
Feb 16, 2022
The Nation Cruise on Land | Club Med Sandpiper Bay
Join us for our first-ever “Nation” Cruise on Land. …
Dec 3, 2021 – Dec 7, 2021
The Nation Poetry Reading Series Presents: Ada Limón, Jos Charles, and Threa Almontaser
Watch recording of the first installment of a new virtual reading series hosted by “Nation” Literary Editor David Marcus and “Nation” Poetry Editor Kaveh Akbar…
Nov 5, 2021
The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World
Watch Dave Zirin and Katrina vanden Heuvel in a conversation about an inspiring national movement of citizen-athletes fighting for racial justice. And winning….
Sep 29, 2021
Conversation with The Nation: The Future of Roe v. Wade
What is the future of “Roe” and how best can abortion rights be defended? Watch the conversation with Katha Pollit and investigative reporter Amy Littlefield, “The Nation”’s new ab…
Sep 22, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Governing in Crisis
Watch our conversation with Gov. Jerry Brown and Katrina vanden Heuvel on the climate crisis, continuing nuclear peril, the critical need for a more inclusive and democratic media …
Aug 25, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | GO BIG: How to Fix Our World
Watch video of former British Labour Party leader and current MP Ed Miliband in a bold conversation with “Nation” Editorial Director and Publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel and “Nation…
Jul 28, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Making America Work for Workers
Watch the conversation with Sen. Sherrod Brown, Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Nichols in a frank conversation about the state of our nation….
Jun 21, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Making Room for Art
Watch a recording of Wallace Shawn and “Nation” editor D.D. Guttenplan as they tackle these issues—and attempt to answer your questions….
Jun 9, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Whistle-Blowing as a Moral Mission
Watch video of our conversation with Daniel Ellsberg and Katrina vanden Heuvel about whistle-blowing and the Pentagon Papers….
Jun 2, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Anti-Imperialism in the 21st Century
Watch a recording of this critical debate on fundamental questions of global equity, self-determination, international human rights and empire….
May 19, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Justice for Migrant Women
Watch the recording of our event with Justice for Migrant Women founder Mónica Ramírez leading an urgent conversation about organizing migrant women….
May 12, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Keeping Transgender Youth Safe
Watch a recording of our conversation with Chase Strangio and Raquel Willis on keeping trans youth safe amidst a slew of discriminatory legislation….
May 5, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Shut Up and Dribble: Sports, Politics and Progress
Watch Sports Editor Dave Zirin in conversation on a range of racial and social justice issues roiling the sports world….
Apr 28, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Challenging Colonialism in Literature
Watch Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen in a spirited conversation with The Nation about colonialism and literature….
Apr 21, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | Parenting from Prison
Watch video of Chesa Boudin and Sylvia A. Harvey in an urgent conversation about parenting and mass incarceration….
Apr 15, 2021
The 2021 Nation NYC Mayoral Forum
Watch the video of our 2021 NYC Mayoral forum with Shaun Donovan, Kathryn Garcia, Scott Stringer, and Maya Wiley. …
Apr 7, 2021
Conversations with The Nation | How a Climate-Justice Champion Can Win Office in Rural America
Watch Sen. Chloe Maxmin for a conversation about progressive policies in rural America with The Nation. …
Mar 24, 2021
Conversations with the Nation | Democracy Reform and Racial Equity
Ben Jealous joined the Nation for a conversation about the continued fight for racial equity. …
Mar 10, 2021
Conversation with The Nation | The Death Penalty’s Fundamental Flaws
Watch the Nation conversation with Sister Helen Prejean about the capital punishment and what we can do to stop it. …
Feb 24, 2021 – Feb 24, 2021
Nation Conversation | Can We Prevent the Next Pandemic?
Watch our “Nation” Conversation with Jimmy Tobias, Lizzy Ratner, and Katrina vanden Heuvel about what we can do to prevent the next pandemic. …
Feb 10, 2021
Nation Conversation | Biden’s First 100 Days
Watch our conversation with Gregg Gonsalves, Jane McAlevey, Barbara Ransby and John Nichols about the priorities for Biden’s first 100 days. “Nation …
Jan 27, 2021
Nation Conversation | Insurrection 2021
The Capitol Riot shocked the country, but the belief that America previously had a well-functioning democracy is an illusion. Watch our conversation with with Eric Foner, Melissa H…
Jan 13, 2021
The Nation Festival | Reimagining America
Featuring Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bill McKibben, Michael Bennett, Alicia Garza, Rick Steves, and many more!…
Nov 19, 2020 – Nov 21, 2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7 | Rennie Davis and Jon Wiener
Watch a conversation between Chicago 7 defendant Rennie Davis and historian Jon Wiener about the historic trial and Aaron Sorkin’s fictionalized account….
Oct 30, 2020 – Oct 30, 2020
Nation Conversation: Pre-Election Roundtable
Join a special, extended, wide-ranging conversation with “The Nation”‘s most astute political observers on the cusp of the most important election of our lives….
Oct 28, 2020
Jamaal Bowman | Legislating Radical Change
Rep.-Elect Jamaal Bowman discusses the upcoming elections and how progressive insurgents can legislate radical change. …
Oct 7, 2020
Ari Berman | Threats to the 2020 Election
Ari Berman will join “The Nation” for a critical discussion about how to protect the right to vote in the most important election of our lifetimes. …
Sep 30, 2020
Film Screening | We Are Many
“The Nation” is partnering with the “We Are Many” movie for a unique film screenig and panel discussion to mark International Day of Peace. …
Sep 21, 2020
Sochie Nnaemeka | How to Win in November
Sochie Nnaemeka, Director of the Working Families Party in New York, leads an urgent conversation on how, and why, progressive insurgents can win in November. …
Sep 16, 2020
Dorian Warren | Mobilizing During the Pandemic
Dorian Warren on organizing the power of people most marginalized by injustice….
Sep 9, 2020
Chris Hayes | America on the Brink
Chris Hayes leads an urgent conversation about American political life during the age of COVID….
Aug 26, 2020
John Nichols | The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party
Join “Nation” National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols for a vital discussion on the future of Democratic party. …
Aug 24, 2020
Representative Katie Porter | Putting Working People First
Representative Katie Porter details the critical policies needed to help American workers in the wake of Covid-19….
Aug 12, 2020
Keeping the Fight Alive
Melissa Harris-Perry, Elie Mystal, Maurice Mitchell, and Dorian Warren lead a riveting conversation about the ongoing fight for racial justice….
Aug 5, 2020
Joan Walsh | Voting During a Pandemic
Joan Walsh talks about her reporting about the November elections, the pandemic and the protests….
Jul 29, 2020
Los Angeles Protest: Past and Present
Mike Davis and Jon Wiener trace the history of protest and police brutality in Los Angeles….
Jul 20, 2020
Naomi Klein | Big Tech’s Pandemic Shock Doctrine
Naomi Klein leads a conversation about the billionaires looking to build a high-tech dystopia….
Jul 15, 2020
Native America and Covid-19
Join an urgent conversation with leaders of the Lakota Sioux—Chase Iron Eyes, Tokata Iron Eyes, and Madonna Thunder Hawk…
Jul 8, 2020
Rep. Ro Khanna | This Movement Moment
Rep. Ro Khanna leads a conversation about how to break big money’s grip on our political system….
Jul 1, 2020
Eric Foner | The Legacy of Jim Crow
Eric Foner discusses the serious challenges to voting rights, due process, and equal protection under the law….
Jun 24, 2020
Alicia Garza | Political Organizing Amid a Pandemic
Alicia Garza, co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter, leads a conversation about police violence and political organizing….
Jun 17, 2020
Robert Reich | The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It
Robert Reich leads a conversation about how the “rigged” systems of American politics and power operates….
Jun 10, 2020
Ilyse Hogue | The Reality of Roe
Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America, discusses the reality of reproductive rights….
May 27, 2020
Ai-jen Poo | Organizing During a Pandemic
Author and activist Ai-jen Poo leads a discussion about how we can help domestic workers in the age of Covid-19….
May 20, 2020
Zephyr Teachout | Fighting for our Democracy
Zephyr Teachout leads a discussion about why the Democratic Party must be as open as possible….
May 13, 2020
Bill McKibben | Coronavirus and Climate Change
Bill McKibben leads a discussion about Covid-19 and climate change….
May 6, 2020
Rep. Jamie Raskin | Protecting our Constitutional Democracy
Representative Jamie Raskin leads a conversation about protecting our constitutional democracy….
Apr 29, 2020
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II | A Moral Majority
Civil rights leader Rev. William Barber discusses the disproportionate effects of the coronavirus on communities of color….
Apr 22, 2020
Rep. Pramila Jayapal | Next Steps for the Progressive Caucus
Rep. Pramila Jayapal discusses the end of Bernie Sanders’ campaign and the next steps for the House Progressive Caucus….
Apr 15, 2020
Elie Mystal | Justice and the Courts
Nation Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, leads a conversation on the courts and our justice system….
Apr 8, 2020
Dave Zirin | Sports, Society and Coronavirus
NationSports Editor Dave Zirin discusses the postponement of the Olympics….
Apr 1, 2020
Sanders or Warren | Time to Choose?
Bhaskar Sunkara, Zephyr Teachout, Brad Lander, and Maurice Mitchell make the case for Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren….
Feb 24, 2020