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Grief in Florida Grief in Florida

Chaos distorts the common stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance—but Florida is not alone.

Aug 12, 2020 / no-paywall / Gregg DeChirico

Representative Barbara Lee: ‘The Public Is With Us’

Representative Barbara Lee: ‘The Public Is With Us’ Representative Barbara Lee: ‘The Public Is With Us’

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the representative talks about cutting the defense budget, what Covid-19 has revealed about systemic racism, and her mentor Shirley Chish...

Aug 11, 2020 / Editorial / John Nichols

Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We.

Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We. Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We.

It’s not just the right thing to do. Climate action is a winning issue for Democrats—and a point of vulnerability for Trump.

Jul 24, 2020 / Varshini Prakash and John Podesta

Republicans Lose Their Collective Mind Over Ilhan Omar’s Call to Dismantle ‘Systems of Oppression’

Republicans Lose Their Collective Mind Over Ilhan Omar’s Call to Dismantle ‘Systems of Oppression’ Republicans Lose Their Collective Mind Over Ilhan Omar’s Call to Dismantle ‘Systems of Oppression’

They’re really telling on themselves.

Jul 8, 2020 / John Nichols

Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice

Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice

A Colorado progressive, with an urgent Green New Deal message, is closing the gap in a key Democratic primary for the US Senate.

Jun 25, 2020 / John Nichols

Woman with yellow umbrella walking through Miami

Florida’s Flooded Future: ‘Retreat While There’s Still Time’ Florida’s Flooded Future: ‘Retreat While There’s Still Time’

With sea levels rising, Miami will be underwater by the end of the century.

Jun 8, 2020 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Laura Raim

Is Mexico’s ‘Mayan Train’ a Boondoggle?

Is Mexico’s ‘Mayan Train’ a Boondoggle? Is Mexico’s ‘Mayan Train’ a Boondoggle?

Opponents warn that it will not only devastate the Yucatán’s ecosystem but also trigger unsustainable development and further marginalize local communities.

May 22, 2020 / Meaghan Beatley and Sam Edwards

This Vermonter Is Attracting Support From Top Bernie Backers

This Vermonter Is Attracting Support From Top Bernie Backers This Vermonter Is Attracting Support From Top Bernie Backers

Sanders’s campaign has been suspended, but key supporters say David Zuckerman carries the movement forward.

May 19, 2020 / John Nichols

Bill McKibben Speaks.

Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Bill McKibben Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Bill McKibben

The award-winning author and environmental activist and Nation editor D.D. Guttenplan for our weekly virtual series.

Apr 30, 2020 / Conversations With ‘The Nation’ / The Nation

This Earth Day, Stop the Money Pipeline

This Earth Day, Stop the Money Pipeline This Earth Day, Stop the Money Pipeline

We’re cooked unless investors stop funding fossil fuel companies.

Apr 21, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Bill McKibben

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