Springsteen Gets America in Ways Trump Never Will Springsteen Gets America in Ways Trump Never Will
And that reality has caused the president of the United States to lose it.
May 19, 2025 / John Nichols
The Return of the Nuclear Threat The Return of the Nuclear Threat
While most of the world looked away, a new nuclear arms race has broken out between the US, Russia, and China, raising the risk of nuclear confrontation to the highest in decades....
May 19, 2025 / Feature / Jimmy Tobias
How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires? How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires?
In the aftermath of this year's catastrophic fires, architects and urban planners begin to consider how to rebuild.
May 19, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Karrie Jacobs
The Formidable Intellect and Comprehensive Passions of Elizabeth Pochoda (1941–2025) The Formidable Intellect and Comprehensive Passions of Elizabeth Pochoda (1941–2025)
The former literary editor of The Nation brought her curiosity, wit, and singular editorial instincts to nearly every corner of New York media.
May 19, 2025 / Obituary / Gene Seymour
The Biden Scandal Goes Well Beyond the Aging Cover-Up The Biden Scandal Goes Well Beyond the Aging Cover-Up
The former president’s stubbornness and narcissism led to disastrous Trump victory.
May 16, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Unknown Street Artist Triptych Unknown Street Artist Triptych
Seen in Philadelphia.
May 16, 2025 / OppArt
This Is the Bruce We’ve Been Waiting For This Is the Bruce We’ve Been Waiting For
Springsteen’s fans knew his politics, but he didn’t always show them off. Now he’s jumped out of the gate to stand against “dangerous times in my home.” Let freedom ring.
May 15, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Looting America’s Future Looting America’s Future
Trump’s corruption reaches new heights.
May 15, 2025 / OppArt / J.T. Williamson
The Retro Pop of Lady Gaga and Baths The Retro Pop of Lady Gaga and Baths
In their new albums, the musicians look backward as much as forward.
May 15, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Bijan Stephen
I Thought David Horowitz Was a Joke—but He Foreshadowed the Trump Coalition I Thought David Horowitz Was a Joke—but He Foreshadowed the Trump Coalition
As an undergrad, I mocked the radical leftist turned reactionary. But with his cruel, vindictive politics taking over the government, he had the last laugh.
May 15, 2025 / David Klion