What Is Freedom? What Is Freedom?
A personal reflection on how a generation tested the meaning of that word in 1968.
Aug 2, 2018 / Feature / Arthur Goldhammer
The Most Interesting and Important Things We Published in 1968 The Most Interesting and Important Things We Published in 1968
The Nation’s coverage of a pivotal year.
Aug 2, 2018 / Feature / Richard Kreitner
The Siege of Chicago at 50: Todd Gitlin Remembers The Siege of Chicago at 50: Todd Gitlin Remembers
“There was an apocalyptic, confrontational spirit.”
Aug 1, 2018 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
In Memoriam: Richard Clark Sterne, Historian of ‘The Nation’ In Memoriam: Richard Clark Sterne, Historian of ‘The Nation’
An avid Nation reader since boyhood, Sterne, who died at 91, wrote an early account of the magazine.
Jul 31, 2018 / Richard Kreitner
Don’t Be a Goofball… Don’t Be a Goofball…
Health care for all? Free college? Those are just a bunch of absurd fantasies!
Jul 31, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
Aline Kominsky-Crumb’s Radical Honesty Aline Kominsky-Crumb’s Radical Honesty
In her books, the cartoonist constantly reworks the raw materials of her life.
Jul 19, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Jillian Steinhauer
Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself? Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?
In his new book, the philosopher argues that political theory has obscured the history of racism in liberal societies.
Jul 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Lebron
Martin Duberman in Conversation Martin Duberman in Conversation
The eminent gay historian calls for a new queer radicalism.
Jul 17, 2018 / Christopher Phelps
How to Qualify for a Seat on the Supreme Court How to Qualify for a Seat on the Supreme Court
Step 1: Be a relatable dad.
Jul 17, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
The Quilt of Romare Bearden’s Life The Quilt of Romare Bearden’s Life
For 30 years, the artist worked for the New York City Department of Welfare, a day job that was much more than a necessary evil.
Jul 13, 2018 / Aidan Levy