This Is an Unnecessary, Unauthorized, and Unconstitutional War This Is an Unnecessary, Unauthorized, and Unconstitutional War
Congress has a duty to take up War Powers resolutions and assert its primacy over matters of war and peace.
Mar 2, 2026 / John Nichols
Trump and Netanyahu Want to Turn Iran Into a Failed State Trump and Netanyahu Want to Turn Iran Into a Failed State
This war looks designed to cause maximum chaos and instability. The world will pay a high price.
Mar 2, 2026 / Jeet Heer
The War on Terror Paved the Way for Trump’s Rise—Now He’s Making It His Own The War on Terror Paved the Way for Trump’s Rise—Now He’s Making It His Own
Only the total abolition of the DHS can restore freedom.
Mar 2, 2026 / Feature / Spencer Ackerman
Jesse Jackson Reshaped the Democratic Party Jesse Jackson Reshaped the Democratic Party
The candidate may have started as a long-shot contender, but The Nation always took him—and his impact on political history—seriously.
Feb 27, 2026 / Richard Kreitner
The State of the Game Show The State of the Game Show
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores how Trump’s State of the Union turned authoritarian violence into a titillating event. Plus Kansas’s vile ban on driv...
Feb 27, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Binance’s MAGA-Branding Strategy Binance’s MAGA-Branding Strategy
The world’s largest crypto exchange often operates beyond the reach of the law. Now it’s helping to enrich the Trump family.
Feb 27, 2026 / Jacob Silverman
For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation
It was most mendacious State of the Union in US history. It was also the longest.
Feb 27, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Red State–Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone The Red State–Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone
Whether or not you have access to independent, scientifically sound public health guidance may depend on how your state voted for governor.
Feb 27, 2026 / Abdullah Shihipar
Mamdani Meets a Second Snow Crisis With Enhanced Resolve—and a Little Luck Mamdani Meets a Second Snow Crisis With Enhanced Resolve—and a Little Luck
The mayor mobilized New York's resources nimbly and creatively. Now, on to the budget
Feb 26, 2026 / D.D. Guttenplan
Democrats Should Launch a “Nuremberg Caucus” to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime Democrats Should Launch a “Nuremberg Caucus” to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime
Administration officials and their collaborators must know that if they break the law they will be punished. There must not be impunity for those attacking our democracy.
Feb 26, 2026 / Aaron Regunberg