Government

In 1877, Congress convened to settle the disputed presidential election between Samuel Tilden and Rutherford B. Hayes.

We Must Restore Congress as the Predominant Branch of Government We Must Restore Congress as the Predominant Branch of Government

The promise of democratic governance was stolen from the people. We must win it back.

Jun 17, 2026 / Feature / Jamie Raskin

Bernie Sanders in New York City on April 12, 2026.

Bernie Sanders’s Revolution Bernie Sanders’s Revolution

The senator may be remembered as a bridge between the promise of America and the fulfillment of that promise.

Jun 16, 2026 / Column / Jeet Heer

New Hampshire Representatives Alice Wade and Sam Farrington are on different sides of the Free State debate.

The Next Generation’s Fight Over New Hampshire’s Libertarian Project The Next Generation’s Fight Over New Hampshire’s Libertarian Project

Twenty-five years after libertarians began migrating to New Hampshire to consolidate power, young politicians are deciding whether to embrace their vision—or resist it.

Jun 16, 2026 / StudentNation / Genevieve Morrison

President Donald Trump stands in the ring after Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026.

Trump’s Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Him—and Good News for the World Trump’s Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Him—and Good News for the World

The negotiations are a stark symbol of the president’s failure. But any deal is better than endless, foolish war.

Jun 15, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Staggering Genius

Staggering Genius Staggering Genius

 I LOVE the inflation!

Jun 12, 2026 / Steve Brodner

Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress

Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress

“The Nation” backs the NY-10 candidate who has the experience, financial expertise, and progressive vision to be an essential leader in the House.

Jun 12, 2026 / The Nation

Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) sit in the Situation Room as they monitor the mission that took out three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, at the White House on June 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

The Epstein Scandal Shows the Depth of the White House’s Dysfunction The Epstein Scandal Shows the Depth of the White House’s Dysfunction

Infighting and opportunism lead to chaos and endless war.

Jun 12, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Systemic Racism

Systemic Racism Systemic Racism

Impression.

Jun 12, 2026 / OppArt / André Carrilho

An inflatable effigy of Elon Musk in New York's Times Square is displayed on the eve of the SpaceX IPO.

What Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Payday Is Costing the Rest of Us What Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Payday Is Costing the Rest of Us

The tech mogul will leverage the initial public offering of SpaceX into more sociopathic wealth-hoarding.

Jun 12, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers

Donald Trump speaks with the press aboard Air Force One as he flies from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, June 5, 2026.

Vengeance Is the Only Thing Trump Has Left Vengeance Is the Only Thing Trump Has Left

Everything else is going wrong. So the president is turning to his favorite project: settling scores with his many enemies.

Jun 12, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

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