Activism

Bernie Sanders rally

Joe Biden, Here’s How to Earn Our Support Joe Biden, Here’s How to Earn Our Support

The presumptive Democratic nominee says he understands “the urgency of this moment.” Young people need him to prove he means it.

Apr 10, 2020 / Waleed Shahid

Activist holding

Now Is the Time to Dismantle Our Deportation Machine Now Is the Time to Dismantle Our Deportation Machine

Covid-19 makes it clear that our fates are intertwined.

Apr 10, 2020 / Alina Das

A nurse in San Juan

Colonialism Made Puerto Rico Vulnerable to Coronavirus Catastrophe Colonialism Made Puerto Rico Vulnerable to Coronavirus Catastrophe

If Washington keeps ignoring the US territory, it could spell disaster.

Apr 9, 2020 / Chris Gelardi

Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania

Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania

Activists are mobilized to win back this crucial swing state. But they’re not excited by Biden.

Apr 7, 2020 / Feature / Jeet Heer

Sheila Jasanoff

Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution

Sheila Jasanoff, a professor of science and technology studies, tells The Nation that we’ve modeled the progression of the disease, but not the social consequences.

Apr 6, 2020 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini

‘We Will Not Sit Back and Let Transit Workers Be Treated Like Cannon Fodder’

‘We Will Not Sit Back and Let Transit Workers Be Treated Like Cannon Fodder’ ‘We Will Not Sit Back and Let Transit Workers Be Treated Like Cannon Fodder’

As the death toll mounts, unions representing transit workers in major cities demand protective gear.

Apr 3, 2020 / John Nichols

Food service worker biking with a mask

Your Rent or Your Life Your Rent or Your Life

The pandemic is forcing workers to make impossible choices.

Apr 3, 2020 / Michelle Chen

Rethinking Our Relationship to the Natural World After Covid-19

Rethinking Our Relationship to the Natural World After Covid-19 Rethinking Our Relationship to the Natural World After Covid-19

The only way to stop future disasters is to reconceptualize our political, economic, and social systems.

Apr 3, 2020 / Michael T. Klare

Underpaid, Ignored, and Essential: A Coronavirus Sketchbook

Underpaid, Ignored, and Essential: A Coronavirus Sketchbook Underpaid, Ignored, and Essential: A Coronavirus Sketchbook

Drawing the workers who cannot stay home.

Apr 3, 2020 / Molly Crabapple

Domestic Violence and Coronavirus: Hell Behind Closed Doors

Domestic Violence and Coronavirus: Hell Behind Closed Doors Domestic Violence and Coronavirus: Hell Behind Closed Doors

It is up to us to raise money, space, and resources for survivors of domestic violence.

Apr 2, 2020 / Rafia Zakaria

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