An Alien Invasion in the Age of Trump An Alien Invasion in the Age of Trump
If extraterrestrials came to devour humankind, you can bet Trump wouldn’t get fair coverage.
Jul 25, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
Patriotism in the Trump Era Patriotism in the Trump Era
For many Americans, the pursuit of happiness is getting harder every day. But in the growing movements demanding justice and equality for all, we see the hard work of patriotism fl...
Jul 5, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What It Means to Be a Patriot in the Trump Era What It Means to Be a Patriot in the Trump Era
Fighting for justice and equality is the most patriotic act of all.
Jul 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Kirsten Gillibrand Just Gave a Principled Defense of Civilian Control of the Military Kirsten Gillibrand Just Gave a Principled Defense of Civilian Control of the Military
The senator raised practical and historic objections to granting a waiver for a recently retired general to serve as Trump’s defense secretary.
Jan 13, 2017 / John Nichols
The Only Way for Muslim Americans to Be Considered Patriotic: Stay Silent The Only Way for Muslim Americans to Be Considered Patriotic: Stay Silent
From Khizr Khan to Fareed Zakaria, Muslims who speak out are smeared as un-American.
Sep 14, 2016 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
We Should Be Shocked, Shocked, at Reports of Russian Interference in US Elections We Should Be Shocked, Shocked, at Reports of Russian Interference in US Elections
Because, you know, it’s not as if Washington has ever done the same thing to other countries.
Aug 3, 2016 / Naked Democracy / William Greider
July 14, 1789: French Revolutionaries Storm the Bastille July 14, 1789: French Revolutionaries Storm the Bastille
What are people really celebrating when they mark the anniversary of “Bastille Day”?
Jul 14, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner
Tom Paine Would Not Have Approved of Mitt Romney Tom Paine Would Not Have Approved of Mitt Romney
Romney misattributed the key quote of his Florida victory speech to the pamphleteer. But that's hardly the only reason why Paine would have decried the Bain Capitalist.
Feb 1, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
American Patriots American Patriots
Here's a salute to America's true patriots: librarians on the frontlines of free inquiry, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee and peace activists across the nation.
Jul 2, 2006 / Books & the Arts / The Editors
Patriotism Is Nonpartisan Patriotism Is Nonpartisan
Challenging a mistaken war can take more courage than fighting one.
Mar 24, 2005 / Books & the Arts / George McGovern