Is There a Place for Patriotism on the Left?

Michael Kazin argues that ones need patriotism to engage effectively in the democratic process, while Rafia Zakaria writes that “love of the flag” undermines commitments to interna...

Michael Kazin and Rafia Zakaria

Mexican Journalists Are Being Killed. Why Aren’t People Rising Up to Help Them?

Reporter Jorge Nieto talks to The Nation after five journalists were assassinated in just six weeks.

Liliana Frankel

War and Peace in Ukraine

De-escalation and negotiation remain the only way out of this crisis.

Katrina vanden Heuvel for The Nation

We Must Protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities

It’s no wonder HBCUs are under attack given how hostile our society remains to Black success.

Robert Greene II

Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden

From police reform to voting rights, Black voters are still waiting for action from the administration they helped put in power.

Elie Mystal

Even Pro-Lifers Help Loved Ones Who Need an Abortion

A new study shows that those who call abortion murder are still willing to lend a helping hand, when things hit close to home.

Katha Pollitt

Mitch McConnell and Ketanji Brown Jackson

Calvin Trillin

Letters From the March 21/28, 2022, Issue

Holding to account… 

Our Readers and Vijay Prashad and David Klion