“We Are the People”: Reflections on Reclamation Day and Finding Hope in the Darkness “We Are the People”: Reflections on Reclamation Day and Finding Hope in the Darkness
Moments in time like the 250th anniversary, and the counter-celebrations to the president’s Fourth of July spectacles, come and go. But the work of liberation must not end.
Jul 3, 2026 / Fatima B. Jalloh
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
Proud in Every Color Proud in Every Color
June is Pride month, a celebration of identity, freedom, and the beauty of being unapologetically yourself.
Jun 5, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
An Uncertain Future for NYC Student Activism An Uncertain Future for NYC Student Activism
A controversial bill is proposing that NYPD create a plan for instituting anti-protest buffer zones around many NYC schools.
Jun 3, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
The Legacy of Barney Frank The Legacy of Barney Frank
A look back through The Nation’s coverage of Frank’s long and storied political career suggests the late congressman was always a man containing multitudes.
May 28, 2026 / Richard Kreitner
The Uncommon Bravery of Jason Collins The Uncommon Bravery of Jason Collins
The death of the NBA’s first openly gay player at 47 underscores a hard truth: Male professional sports remains hostile terrain for openly queer athletes.
May 14, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Troubled History of DIY Trans Healthcare The Troubled History of DIY Trans Healthcare
Trans people have been going underground to access care for generations. But that doesn't mean DIY networks are a large-scale strategic answer to transphobia.
May 6, 2026 / Grace Byron
My Years-Long Fight to Say “They” My Years-Long Fight to Say “They”
Over and over again, I would use the pronoun in my writing. Over and over again, editors would try to remove it.
Apr 1, 2026 / Daniel Allen Cox
How the Trump Administration Is Downgrading Women’s Citizenship How the Trump Administration Is Downgrading Women’s Citizenship
Gender isn’t just a matter of individual identity. It’s an axis of governance—and for the last year, across a range of policies, the Trump administration has punished women.
Jan 20, 2026 / Soraya Chemaly