The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic
When climate coverage ignores the Global South, it’s bad for everyone.
Jul 15, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Saleemul Huq and Mark Hertsgaard
The Violence of Latinx Erasure Starts With Undercounting Victims The Violence of Latinx Erasure Starts With Undercounting Victims
The systematic deletion of Latinx people by government databases, media organizations, and Hollywood has enabled killer cops, inhumane immigration policies, and more.
Jul 14, 2021 / Roberto Lovato
Yes, Tomorrow Will Be Worse—Because of Journalism Like This Yes, Tomorrow Will Be Worse—Because of Journalism Like This
White House reporters are still confusing leaks and controversy with the stories most important for them to cover.
Jul 12, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project
The Depression-era Federal Writers’ Project created jobs, fought disinformation, and gave voice to the voiceless. We need all of the above now more than ever.
Jul 12, 2021 / David Kipen
The Biden Administration and Congress Have a Chance to Tame Big Tech The Biden Administration and Congress Have a Chance to Tame Big Tech
Technology companies in particular have established anticompetitive policies that for too long have gone unchecked.
Jun 29, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘The Nation’ Needs Your Support During Our June Fundraising Drive ‘The Nation’ Needs Your Support During Our June Fundraising Drive
Journalists’ ability to hold power to account will be more necessary than ever. The media must not waste this opportunity. The Nation will not.
Jun 22, 2021 / no-paywall / The Editors
The Ghosts of ‘War Porn’ Haunt Me The Ghosts of ‘War Porn’ Haunt Me
Repeated exposure to violent imagery affects even those who weren’t physically present for the photo.
Jun 11, 2021 / Nick Turse
When Sensitivity Becomes Censorship When Sensitivity Becomes Censorship
A restrictionist mentality is taking over certain segments of the left.
Jun 7, 2021 / Column / David Bromwich
A Fart Joke Is Not a Pogrom A Fart Joke Is Not a Pogrom
In the wake of violence in Israel and Palestine, American observers distort the conflict through the lens of their own solipsism.
Jun 3, 2021 / Talia Lavin
Lori Lightfoot’s New Press Policy Is All Too Convenient Lori Lightfoot’s New Press Policy Is All Too Convenient
The media’s lack of diversity is a problem. Limiting its access to people in power won’t fix it.
May 28, 2021 / LeAlan M. Jones