Politics
Abolish ICE or GTFO Abolish ICE or GTFO
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent makes the case to get rid of ICE, explores George Conway’s congressional campaign—and shares his New Year’s resolutio…
European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump’s New Imperialism European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump’s New Imperialism
NATO allies don’t want to confront Trump’s aggression. But they may ultimately not have a choice.
Dismantling the Meme Logic Behind Renee Good’s ICE Execution Dismantling the Meme Logic Behind Renee Good’s ICE Execution
The Trump administration is once more invoking upside-down alibis of state to conjure the bogus specter of imminent threat.
Minneapolis to ICE: Get the Fuck Out! Minneapolis to ICE: Get the Fuck Out!
An ICE agent shot dead Renee Nicole Good. Residents are ready to fight back.
State Politics
Zohran Mamdani Must Not Give Good Intentions a Bad Name Zohran Mamdani Must Not Give Good Intentions a Bad Name
John Lindsay expanded welfare, civil rights, and public spending—yet left New Yorkers politically disarmed. Zohran Mamdani should learn the lessons of his mayoralty.
Zohran Mamdani on Welcoming Bernie Sanders for a “Bread and Roses” Inaugural Celebration Zohran Mamdani on Welcoming Bernie Sanders for a “Bread and Roses” Inaugural Celebration
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the incoming democratic socialist mayor discusses making New York a “showcase of light” through the political darkness.
Brad Lander on What It Takes to Win as a Progressive Brad Lander on What It Takes to Win as a Progressive
The outgoing New York City comptroller discusses governing on the left, his run for Congress, and why housing and affordability should define the next Democratic fight.
The Right
Dismantling the Meme Logic Behind Renee Good’s ICE Execution Dismantling the Meme Logic Behind Renee Good’s ICE Execution
The Trump administration is once more invoking upside-down alibis of state to conjure the bogus specter of imminent threat.
How to Save a Democracy How to Save a Democracy
Looking at how the Trump administration fits into a pattern of authoritarian governance can empower people to think about how to best resist the country’s slide to autocracy.
Goodbye to Trump’s First Year Goodbye to Trump’s First Year
A lawless grasp for power, a culture war at home, and a reign of untrammeled corruption defined Trump’s first year of his second term.
Democrats
Abolish ICE or GTFO Abolish ICE or GTFO
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent makes the case to get rid of ICE, explores George Conway’s congressional campaign—and shares his New Year’s resolutio…
Democrats Are Doing What They Do Best on Venezuela: Nothing Democrats Are Doing What They Do Best on Venezuela: Nothing
Donald Trump staged an illegal coup. Chuck Schumer’s response? Empty words and meaningless parliamentary maneuvers.
Dan Goldman Voted With Labor. The UAW Is Still Choosing Brad Lander. Dan Goldman Voted With Labor. The UAW Is Still Choosing Brad Lander.
UAW Region 9A’s endorsement of Lander over one of the wealthiest members of Congress signals that pro-labor voting records alone no longer guarantee labor’s backing.
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