A Confederacy of Denial A Confederacy of Denial
Guns aren't a problem in this country! Also there's no global warming.
Jun 19, 2015 / Comix Nation / Tom Tomorrow
New Documentary Series Calls Out the Militarization of US Society New Documentary Series Calls Out the Militarization of US Society
The theme of alternative foreign policy and national security possibilities is what animates an ambitious new project from our friends at Brave New Films.
Jun 19, 2015 / Peter Rothberg
June 19, 1953: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Are Executed June 19, 1953: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Are Executed
“Abroad this execution will be thrown in our faces for a long time to come.”
Jun 19, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
The Reconstruction-Era Violence Lurking in the Southern Air The Reconstruction-Era Violence Lurking in the Southern Air
An editorial in The Nation’s first issue, 150 years ago, shows the long history leading to yesterday’s attack in Charleston, South Carolina.
Jun 19, 2015 / Back Issues / Richard Kreitner
Climate Deniers Are Quickly Bringing About Their Own Worst Nightmare Climate Deniers Are Quickly Bringing About Their Own Worst Nightmare
How climate denial became second nature to the new Republican Party.
Jun 17, 2015 / Naomi Oreskes
6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches 6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches
Who let these people run?
Jun 17, 2015 / Editorial / The Nation
The Death Penalty Cases Before the Supreme Court Are a Prelude to a Legal Assault on the Constitutionality of Capital Punishment The Death Penalty Cases Before the Supreme Court Are a Prelude to a Legal Assault on the Constitutionality of Capital Punishment
Four soon-to-be-decided cases test the scope and application of the death penalty.
Jun 17, 2015 / James D. Zirin
Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy
The “you’re fired” billionaire is an oddly good fit for the 2016 presidential race.
Jun 17, 2015 / John Nichols
Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy
The younger Bush may impress foreign leaders just because he’s not his brother—but that’s not enough.
Jun 16, 2015 / James Carden
How to Defend the Indefensible How to Defend the Indefensible
The issue isn't police misconduct—the issue is rap music and baggy pants!
Jun 16, 2015 / Comix Nation / Tom Tomorrow