Politics
The Trump White House’s Vision of War as Nihilist Entertainment The Trump White House’s Vision of War as Nihilist Entertainment
In a new X post building on an earlier Hollywood action-clip montage, the White House tries to render the horrors of war as a Wii game.
“I Think I’m Very Intimidating to AIPAC ” “I Think I’m Very Intimidating to AIPAC ”
An interview with Illinois congressional candidate Daniel Biss.
Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: “The Emperor Has No Clothes” Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: “The Emperor Has No Clothes”
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent hails Raskin’s bold call-out. Plus, a counterintuitive take on the SAVE Act and a controversial video-game …
The Iran War Is Spurring Global Anger at America The Iran War Is Spurring Global Anger at America
Trump’s reckless and unnecessary conflict is hurting allies as well as foes.
State Politics
Zohran Mamdani: Why I’m Endorsing Kathy Hochul Zohran Mamdani: Why I’m Endorsing Kathy Hochul
Exclusive: New York City’s mayor explains why he’s backing New York’s governor in the 2026 election.
Abdul El-Sayed Wants to “Throw Some Righteous Punches” Abdul El-Sayed Wants to “Throw Some Righteous Punches”
As the Democratic Party debates its identity, this progressive primary candidate and doctor is primed for a breakout moment in the race for Michigan’s Senate seat.
Listen to Bad Bunny: Abolish Act 22 Listen to Bad Bunny: Abolish Act 22
An egregious tax-evasion loophole is inflaming the displacement crisis in Puerto Rico.
The Right
The Trump White House’s Vision of War as Nihilist Entertainment The Trump White House’s Vision of War as Nihilist Entertainment
In a new X post building on an earlier Hollywood action-clip montage, the White House tries to render the horrors of war as a Wii game.
Using Bigotry to Hide an Authoritarian, Christian Nationalist Agenda Using Bigotry to Hide an Authoritarian, Christian Nationalist Agenda
Republicans invent an Islamophobic threat while undermining the Constitution.
How Misogyny Fuels Fascism How Misogyny Fuels Fascism
Nina Burleigh, the Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, and Annie Wilkinson speak to Laura Flanders about the sexism at the heart of Trumpism.
Democrats
Should Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028? Should Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028?
David Faris argues that the New York representative is the new national leader the Democrats need, but Daraka Larimore-Hall claims she can get more done in Congress.
The People Transforming Mamdani’s Promises Into Policy The People Transforming Mamdani’s Promises Into Policy
Staffing matters!
How Jane Fonda Is Rethinking the Hollywood Resistance How Jane Fonda Is Rethinking the Hollywood Resistance
The actress’s revived Committee for the First Amendment is taking aim at industry mergers as well as threats to the freedom of expression.
How the Abortion Rights Activists Found Their Radical Imagination How the Abortion Rights Activists Found Their Radical Imagination
A long-shot campaign to restore public funding for abortion turned into the movement’s biggest success in a generation.
Latest in Politics
Is AIPAC Doomed? Is AIPAC Doomed?
The hard-line pro-Israel lobby is facing more opposition than ever before. But fully defanging it won’t be easy.
The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets
Jeff and Deb Hansen spend hundreds of thousands to keep the state friendly to their business.
Mar 12, 2026 / Column / Chuck Collins
A Trial by Fire for Tisch and Mamdani, New York’s Premier Odd Couple A Trial by Fire for Tisch and Mamdani, New York’s Premier Odd Couple
How this weekend’s failed attack outside Gracie Mansion could reinforce the strange-bedfellows alliance between the mayor and the police commissioner.
Mar 12, 2026 / D.D. Guttenplan
Anthropic’s Lawsuit Should Absolutely Destroy the Pentagon in Court Anthropic’s Lawsuit Should Absolutely Destroy the Pentagon in Court
But make no mistake: The company is not one of the good guys.
Mar 11, 2026 / Elie Mystal
War in Iran, News in America War in Iran, News in America
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Tom Stevenson analyzes the war in Iran, and Tara McGowan explains the new media landscape for young and news-avoidant voters.
Mar 11, 2026 / Jon Wiener
Inside the “ICE Off Campus” Movement Inside the “ICE Off Campus” Movement
Amid repression from the Trump administration, students nationwide are forming alliances with faculty groups, unions, and alumni to protect undocumented and international students…
Mar 11, 2026 / StudentNation / Heather Chen