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France’s President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech next to the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine “Le Téméraire” during his visit to the Nuclear Submarine Navy Base of Ile Longue in Crozon, northwestern France, on March 2, 2026.

Is Macron Greenlighting a New US-Led Nuclear Arms Race? Is Macron Greenlighting a New US-Led Nuclear Arms Race?

As the global arms control regime collapses, France plans to expand and Europeanize its nuclear arsenal.

Mar 17, 2026 / Harrison Stetler

He’s probably reading Elena Ferrante—and that’s OK.

In Defense of Being Performative In Defense of Being Performative

The critics of “performative politics” misunderstand something fundamental: Democracy survives only when citizens perform it.

Mar 17, 2026 / Ned Resnikoff

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a “Rental Ripoff” hearing at Fordham University in the Bronx borough of New York on March 11, 2026.

How Is Mamdani Doing? How Is Mamdani Doing?

Former Nation editor Don Guttenplan on how Mamdani is balancing pragmatism and principles as he deals with policing,
Donald Trump and a tough budget.

Mar 17, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

New York Knicks rookie Mo Diawara and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani share an Iftar dinner at Saint Louis Restuarant Keur Yayou Dara before shooting hoop at the basketball courts at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem on March 14, 2026.

Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor

In a union of religion, culture, sports, and politics, a rookie for the New York Knicks broke bread with the youngest mayor in the city’s modern history.

Mar 16, 2026 / Dave Zirin

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In Conversation: “The Battle of Algiers” and “Gung Ho” In Conversation: “The Battle of Algiers” and “Gung Ho”

Arya Shirazi joins Edge of Sports to discuss two films about revolution and resistance.

Mar 16, 2026 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Avi Lewis

Canada’s Left Is in Crisis. Can Avi Lewis Revive It? Canada’s Left Is in Crisis. Can Avi Lewis Revive It?

As Mark Carney’s deceptive centrism pushes the country to the right, Avi Lewis offers a compelling alternative.

Mar 16, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Women

Women Women

Living history.

Mar 16, 2026 / OppArt / Anita Kunz

The construction of the Knickerbocker Village housing development in 1933.

Mary K. Simkhovitch and the Dream of an Affordable New York Mary K. Simkhovitch and the Dream of an Affordable New York

A new book revisits the public housing programs of the 1930s.

Mar 16, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Freeman

President Donald Trump flanked by Vice President JD Vance, from left and House Speaker Mike Johnson during the 2026 State of the Union address.

Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President? Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President?

The emperor is stark naked, but thanks to a misguided legal doctrine, the Republican justices keep insisting he’s fully clothed.

Mar 16, 2026 / Column / Elie Mystal

Anti-war demonstrators gathered outside the White House in Washington, DC, to protest the US and Israeli bombardment of Iran on February 28, 2026.

Why Is There No Anti-War Movement? Why Is There No Anti-War Movement?

Exploring what might help us move to start building one.

Mar 16, 2026 / Eric Blanc

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