Donald Trump

‘The Nation’ Special Issue Tackles Trump’s War on the Media—and How Journalism Can Prevail ‘The Nation’ Special Issue Tackles Trump’s War on the Media—and How Journalism Can Prevail

Veteran press critics lay ground rules for covering a hostile White House and regaining public trust and audiences.

Mar 2, 2017 / Press Room

Is There a Business Model for Serious Journalism in the Age of Trump?

Is There a Business Model for Serious Journalism in the Age of Trump? Is There a Business Model for Serious Journalism in the Age of Trump?

The press has arguably never been more vulnerable. But there are some surprising—and practical—glimmers of hope.

Mar 2, 2017 / Feature / Kyle Pope

Donald Trump at his recent press conference

Democrats Can’t Be Distracted By Trump’s Russian Circus Democrats Can’t Be Distracted By Trump’s Russian Circus

Investigation is one thing, but political messaging is another.

Mar 1, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Students

How Do We Find Hope Under Trump? How Do We Find Hope Under Trump?

We must assert, each and every day, that we are not living in normal times.

Mar 1, 2017 / StudentNation / Leehi Yona

US Navy aircraft carrier

How Wealthy Donors Drive Aggressive Foreign Policy How Wealthy Donors Drive Aggressive Foreign Policy

As the influence of high-dollar donors grows, so too will our bellicosity.

Mar 1, 2017 / Sean McElwee, Brian Schaffner, and Jesse Rhodes

Protesters at Women's March

How You Can Join the International Women’s Strike on March 8 How You Can Join the International Women’s Strike on March 8

Strike, march, plug into local campaigns, or find your own way of getting involved.

Mar 1, 2017 / NationAction

Donald Trump Speech Media Fawning

There Was Nothing Moderate About Trump’s Speech to Congress There Was Nothing Moderate About Trump’s Speech to Congress

The president’s obsession with Muslims and immigrants gives cover to a simmering white nationalist movement at home.

Mar 1, 2017 / Peter Certo

Trump Arrives SOTU

Don’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Latest Reality Show Don’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Latest Reality Show

Trump showed he can play a president on TV Tuesday, but that’s it. 

Mar 1, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Donald Trump

The Only Thing More Dangerous Than Trump’s Appeal to Common Sense Is His Dismissal of It The Only Thing More Dangerous Than Trump’s Appeal to Common Sense Is His Dismissal of It

The president’s taste for fact-free fantasy is based not in traditional American populism but in authoritarianism.

Mar 1, 2017 / Sophia Rosenfeld

Trump speech

Trump Doesn’t Deserve Praise for His Raid in Yemen Trump Doesn’t Deserve Praise for His Raid in Yemen

Tough questions can’t be papered over by made-for-TV moments. 

Mar 1, 2017 / George Zornick

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