Trump’s Genius Is His Entertaining Idiocy Trump’s Genius Is His Entertaining Idiocy
The president’s ability to distract obscures his administration’s assault on democratic institutions.
Jun 13, 2018 / Eric Alterman
Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes
Mike Pompeo and John Bolton have dangerous ties to anti-Muslim activists.
Jun 12, 2018 / Arnold Isaacs
The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration
To truly hold the president accountable, there has to be more distinction between news that affects people’s lives and the daily outrages that often distract from the issues.
Jun 12, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’ New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’
Anat Shenker-Osorio tells The Nation how talking racial justice amplifies progressive economic messages.
Jun 8, 2018 / Joshua Holland
I Think My Friend Is a Jordan Peterson Fan. What Should I Do? I Think My Friend Is a Jordan Peterson Fan. What Should I Do?
Another reader asks if it’s ethical to help an advertising firm understand “modern retirement.”
Jun 7, 2018 / Liza Featherstone
The Necessity of a Trump-Putin Summit The Necessity of a Trump-Putin Summit
Ten ways the new US-Russian Cold War is increasingly becoming more dangerous than the one we survived.
Jun 6, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Cynthia Nixon for Governor Cynthia Nixon for Governor
New Yorkers deserve a true progressive champion.
Jun 6, 2018 / The Nation
The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype
If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.
Jun 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight? Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight?
The actor and activist is running to win—not just push Andrew Cuomo to the left. But can she convince voters she’s ready to govern?
Jun 5, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think
Justice Kennedy’s narrow ruling could open the floodgates for other suits designed to chip away at LGBTQ rights.
Jun 4, 2018 / Sarah Posner