Steve Scalise’s Defense Steve Scalise’s Defense
He spoke before he knew that group preached hate. That’s human error—cause for mild rebuke. Although the leader’s name does ring a bell, It might have been some other David Duke.
Jan 7, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
January 7, 1999: The Impeachment Trial of Bill Clinton Begins January 7, 1999: The Impeachment Trial of Bill Clinton Begins
In The Nation Jonathan Schell laid to rest any comparisons between Clinton’s crimes, such as they were, and those of Richard Nixon.
Jan 7, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
January 6, 1919: Theodore Roosevelt Dies January 6, 1919: Theodore Roosevelt Dies
Previously critical of the former president’s “half-baked Rooseveltian socialism,” by the time of his death The Nation had swung to the left. We saw TR as “...
Jan 6, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
‘Nothing Was an Accident That Night’: Mexican Federal Police Implicated in the Disappearance of the 43 ‘Nothing Was an Accident That Night’: Mexican Federal Police Implicated in the Disappearance of the 43
As he prepares to visit Washington, President Enrique Peña Nieto’s alibi is unraveling.
Jan 5, 2015 / Greg Grandin
Zephyr Teachout, Hands Up United and John Oliver Made Our 2014 Progressive Honor Roll. Who Else Made the List? Zephyr Teachout, Hands Up United and John Oliver Made Our 2014 Progressive Honor Roll. Who Else Made the List?
From the huge climate march in September to racial-justice activism, it was a year that saw renewal of movement-based politics.
Dec 22, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols
How to Survive a Cop Coup: What Bill de Blasio Can Learn From Ecuador How to Survive a Cop Coup: What Bill de Blasio Can Learn From Ecuador
In late 2010, Ecuador’s Rafael Correa faced down a cop revolt and won—emerging stronger and more popular.
Dec 21, 2014 / Greg Grandin
Can Warren and Pelosi Lead Democrats to High Ground? Can Warren and Pelosi Lead Democrats to High Ground?
The congressional showdown has given us an exciting glimpse of what the future might look like if they lead the way for a liberal insurgency.
Dec 12, 2014 / William Greider
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Rutherford B. Hayes (but Forgot To Ask) Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Rutherford B. Hayes (but Forgot To Ask)
Americans today are a lot more familiar with his presidency than they think they are.
Dec 3, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues
Why Chuck Hagel’s Departure Really Matters Why Chuck Hagel’s Departure Really Matters
The United States is rapidly shifting toward a more aggressive foreign policy with limited public debate.
Nov 24, 2014 / George Zornick
What Will Happen to the Immigrants Left Out of Obama’s Executive Actions? What Will Happen to the Immigrants Left Out of Obama’s Executive Actions?
Despite the important policy changes outlined by the president last night, around six million undocumented immigrants will remain “deportable.”
Nov 21, 2014 / Michelle Chen