The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War
Matt Duss on why Congress is reluctant to stand up to illegal and stupid war.
Jesse Jackson Reshaped the Democratic Party Jesse Jackson Reshaped the Democratic Party
The candidate may have started as a long-shot contender, but The Nation always took him—and his impact on political history—seriously.
Feb 27, 2026 / Richard Kreitner
The State of the Game Show The State of the Game Show
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores how Trump’s State of the Union turned authoritarian violence into a titillating event. Plus Kansas’s vile ban on driv...
Feb 27, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Binance’s MAGA-Branding Strategy Binance’s MAGA-Branding Strategy
The world’s largest crypto exchange often operates beyond the reach of the law. Now it’s helping to enrich the Trump family.
Feb 27, 2026 / Jacob Silverman
The Red State–Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone The Red State–Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone
Whether or not you have access to independent, scientifically sound public health guidance may depend on how your state voted for governor.
Feb 27, 2026 / Abdullah Shihipar
The American Universities Programming Israel’s Killer Drones The American Universities Programming Israel’s Killer Drones
Industry partnerships in higher education are pushing STEM graduates into the business of weapons manufacturing and genocide profiteering.
Feb 27, 2026 / StudentNation / Julian Cooper
For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation
It was most mendacious State of the Union in US history. It was also the longest.
Feb 27, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Clarence Thomas Just Struck Another Blow to Black Power Clarence Thomas Just Struck Another Blow to Black Power
In his majority ruling in a sleeper case about mail delivery, Thomas opened the door to a new way for Republicans to suppress the Black vote.
Feb 26, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Trump Is in the Epstein Files Over 1 Million Times! Trump Is in the Epstein Files Over 1 Million Times!
They can’t redact deep ties.
Feb 26, 2026 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards