Why Claudia Rankine Writes for the Resistance Why Claudia Rankine Writes for the Resistance
The poet and essayist sees this as a moment of opportunity, not just struggle.
Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / Collier Meyerson
Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete
By offering a systemic critique of racism and poverty, the 21-year-old is demonstrating how to bring depth to our political discussions.
Jan 11, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The Art of the DACA Deal? The Art of the DACA Deal?
Trump wants a DACA deal, but only if other people figure out what’s in it first.
Jan 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing
Should Celebrities Really Run For President? Should Celebrities Really Run For President?
John Nichols on Oprah, Harold Meyerson on California’s resistance to Trump, and Father Greg Boyle on ex-gang members.
Jan 11, 2018 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
New York City vs. Big Oil New York City vs. Big Oil
Flanked by Nation contributors Naomi Klein and Bill McKibben, Bill de Blasio announced that New York City would divest from and sue fossil-fuel companies.
Jan 10, 2018 / Cities Rising / Mark Hertsgaard
For Zephyr Teachout, Losing an Election Was Just the Start of a New Fight For Zephyr Teachout, Losing an Election Was Just the Start of a New Fight
In the past year, she’s taken on Trump, Google, the FCC, and the New York State Senate.
Jan 10, 2018 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
The Fight to Save Net Neutrality Is Moving to the Senate The Fight to Save Net Neutrality Is Moving to the Senate
As more than 40 senators back a bipartisan move to overturn the FCC’s assault on the Internet, activists chart a difficult but possible path to victory.
Jan 9, 2018 / John Nichols
Don’t Let Trump Force Nearly 200,000 Salvadoran Immigrants to Leave the Country Don’t Let Trump Force Nearly 200,000 Salvadoran Immigrants to Leave the Country
You can also let your representatives know where you stand on net neutrality and join a state-based campaign to expand voting rights.
Jan 9, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction
The Lefty Critique of #TimesUp Is Tired and Self-Defeating The Lefty Critique of #TimesUp Is Tired and Self-Defeating
This was an action organized by and for women of color activists that reached millions. What’s wrong with that?
Jan 9, 2018 / Rinku Sen
Trump’s Policies Offer Plutocracy on Steroids, Not Economic Populism Trump’s Policies Offer Plutocracy on Steroids, Not Economic Populism
Democrats must expose the president’s broken promise to working people.
Jan 9, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel