Why Terry Southern Was “the Most Useful Writer” in America Why Terry Southern Was “the Most Useful Writer” in America
The satirist, Nation critic, Dr. Strangelove cowriter, and “eggheaded prankster” was born exactly 100 years ago, and his work remains as relevant as ever.
May 1, 2024 / Column / Richard Kreitner
Extra! Extra! Steve Brodner’s Brilliance Recognized by Herblock Prize Extra! Extra! Steve Brodner’s Brilliance Recognized by Herblock Prize
Brodner, a frequent contributor to The Nation, is both a great caricaturist and a great portraitist.
Unhappy Birthday: NATO Is 75 Years Old Today Unhappy Birthday: NATO Is 75 Years Old Today
The Cold War alliance long ago outlived its usefulness. But then Nation contributors have been skeptical since the beginning.
Apr 4, 2024 / Comment / Richard Kreitner
Far From a Kink, Donald Trump’s Dictator Fetish Puts Him Squarely in the Mainstream Far From a Kink, Donald Trump’s Dictator Fetish Puts Him Squarely in the Mainstream
The American elite has long had a soft spot for “our sons of bitches” like those Trump now befriends.
Mar 22, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Reimagining “The Nation” in Print Reimagining “The Nation” in Print
Each new monthly issue will be much longer—with more room for hard-hitting investigative pieces and reporting that challenges corporate power and conventional wisdom.
Dec 11, 2023 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan
“Russian Fate: A Memoir I’ll Never Write” “Russian Fate: A Memoir I’ll Never Write”
From the archives and files of Stephen F. Cohen.
Nov 29, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Remembering Marvin Kitman Remembering Marvin Kitman
He ran for president of the United States in 1964—as the candidate of Monocle magazine.
Jul 5, 2023 / Richard Lingeman
20 Years Ago, the US Lied Its Way Into War 20 Years Ago, the US Lied Its Way Into War
On the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, The Nation reprints its plea to Congress to reject Bush’s preemptive assault.
Mar 20, 2023 / Feature / The Nation
Victor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World Victor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World
A brief note on a 40-year apprenticeship.
Jan 27, 2023 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan
Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023 Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023
Editor of The Nation, 1978–1995; editorial director and publisher, 1995–2005.