Why the “Affordability Agenda” Won’t Deliver for Democrats Why the “Affordability Agenda” Won’t Deliver for Democrats
The gospel of affordability is not bold enough to convince voters that the Democrats care about them. To build a lasting majority, Democrats must embrace populism.
Jan 28, 2026 / Dustin Guastella
“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize “The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
Jan 28, 2026 / The Editors
How Immigration Transformed Europe’s Most Conservative Capital How Immigration Transformed Europe’s Most Conservative Capital
Madrid has changed greatly since 1975, at once opening itself to immigrants from Latin America while also doubling down on conservative politics.
Jan 28, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
ICE’s Terror Campaign Is Part of a Long American Tradition ICE’s Terror Campaign Is Part of a Long American Tradition
As a Black man, I know firsthand how often state violence is used to perpetuate white supremacy in this country.
Jan 27, 2026 / Robert Willis
I’ve Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I’ve Learned. I’ve Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I’ve Learned.
Borders are both crime scenes and crimes, with nationalism the motive.
Jan 27, 2026 / Patrick Strickland
Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity
The Trump administration’s plan for a New Gaza has nothing to do with peace and rebuilding, and everything to do with erasure.
Jan 27, 2026 / Hani Almadhoun
Renee Nicole Good Renee Nicole Good
ICE out for good protest, Montclair, New Jersey, January 11, 2026. Visibility Brigade.
Jan 27, 2026 / OppArt / Karen Guancione
A Living Archive of Peter Hujar A Living Archive of Peter Hujar
The director Ira Sachs’s transforms an intimate interview with the photographer into a film about friendship, routine, and why we make art at all.
Jan 27, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Phoebe Chen
The Rise of Shareholder Primacy, With Sean Delehanty The Rise of Shareholder Primacy, With Sean Delehanty
Danny and Derek speak with historian Sean Delehanty about the invention of shareholder value and the transformation of the American corporation in the late 20th century.
Jan 27, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Whom Is ICE Actually Recruiting? Whom Is ICE Actually Recruiting?
ICE has lowered standards to facilitate a massive hiring spree. Many of the new recruits are plainly unqualified. Are some also white supremacists or domestic terrorists?
Jan 27, 2026 / Kali Holloway