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White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller attends a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Event in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Trump’s Minions Are Trying to Terrorize Judges Into Submission Trump’s Minions Are Trying to Terrorize Judges Into Submission

Facing rebukes from the courts, Stephen Miller and Elon Musk are threatening the independence of the judiciary.

Oct 6, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Justices of the US Supreme Court pose for their official photo, 2022.

The Supreme Court v. Democracy The Supreme Court v. Democracy

The Nation’s justice correspondent previews the court’s coming term—and explains why it will never stand up to Trump.

Oct 6, 2025 / Feature / Elie Mystal

Resist Like It’s 1934!

Resist Like It’s 1934! Resist Like It’s 1934!

The fascist attack is coming from inside the house.

Oct 6, 2025 / OppArt / Jos Sances

The artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT.

What Happens When Universities Offer a “Critical Embrace” of AI? What Happens When Universities Offer a “Critical Embrace” of AI?

With platforms like Boston University’s “TerrierGPT,” the pressure for students to use AI is coming from colleges themselves, even as researchers warn of long-term consequences.

Oct 6, 2025 / StudentNation / Julie Huynh

A grimly determined Russell Vought in an AI video circulated by President Donald Trump.

Will Russell Vought Be the Grim Reaper of the Government Shutdown? Will Russell Vought Be the Grim Reaper of the Government Shutdown?

Trump’s OMB director has suggested he’ll institute mass firings and agency closures, but no one in the White House seems to grasp the economic impact of such moves.

Oct 6, 2025 / Max B. Sawicky

Toni Morrison, 1977.

“To Free Someone Else”: Toni Morrison the Book Editor “To Free Someone Else”: Toni Morrison the Book Editor

A recent book on her career in publishing makes the case that the great American novelist should also be seen as a pathbreaking editor.

Oct 6, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Marina Magloire

Republicans John Thune and Mike Johnson during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on October 3, 2025. The podium sign reads: Democrat Shutdown.

The Deep Politics of the Government Shutdown The Deep Politics of the Government Shutdown

On this episode of The Time of Monsters: Chris Lehmann on racism, austerity and the Democrats finding courage.

Oct 5, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Mass Movements, With Patrisse Cullors

Mass Movements, With Patrisse Cullors Mass Movements, With Patrisse Cullors

On Episode 2 of A People's Climate: This is when people-powered movements matter most.

Oct 4, 2025 / Podcast / Shilpi Chhotray

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the State Dining Room of the White House following a press conference on September 29, 2025.

Trump and Netanyahu’s 20-Point Gaza Ultimatum Trump and Netanyahu’s 20-Point Gaza Ultimatum

The plan for Gaza does not promise an end to Israel‘s genocide—but does promise indefinite occupation.

Oct 3, 2025 / Phyllis Bennis

Fat Elvis Flies Again

Fat Elvis Flies Again Fat Elvis Flies Again

And Lincoln too.

Oct 3, 2025 / Steve Brodner

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