Brad Lander on What It Takes to Win as a Progressive Brad Lander on What It Takes to Win as a Progressive
The outgoing New York City comptroller discusses governing on the left, his run for Congress, and why housing and affordability should define the next Democratic fight.
Dec 19, 2025 / Q&A / Bhaskar Sunkara
Rob Reiner, Bari Weiss, and the Shifting Politics of Hollywood Rob Reiner, Bari Weiss, and the Shifting Politics of Hollywood
Weiss’s ascent reveals the extent to which Hollywood, once a Democratic stronghold, has defected for a politics that puts the concerns and egos of wealthy people first.
Dec 19, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Why Ilhan Omar Makes the Right Lose Its Mind Why Ilhan Omar Makes the Right Lose Its Mind
Trump and his MAGA allies want people like Omar to vanish from this country—and they hate her for refusing to do so.
Dec 19, 2025 / Isi Baehr-Breen
Zohran Mamdani on FDR, LaGuardia—and Trump Zohran Mamdani on FDR, LaGuardia—and Trump
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the mayor-elect goes behind the scenes of his meeting with the president and talks about some of his political heroes.
Dec 18, 2025 / John Nichols
The Longest Journey Is Over The Longest Journey Is Over
With the death of Norman Podhoretz at 95, the transition from New York’s intellectual golden age to the age of grievance and provocation is complete.
Dec 17, 2025 / Obituary / David Klion
The Shocking Confessions of Susie Wiles The Shocking Confessions of Susie Wiles
Trump’s chief of staff admits he’s lying about Venezuela—and a lot of other things.
Dec 17, 2025 / Jeet Heer
The King of Deportations The King of Deportations
ICE’s illegal tactics and extreme force put immigrants in danger.
Dec 17, 2025 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo
The Fight to Keep New Orleans From Becoming “Everywhere Else” The Fight to Keep New Orleans From Becoming “Everywhere Else”
Twenty years after Katrina, the cultural workers who kept New Orleans alive are demanding not to be pushed aside.
Dec 17, 2025 / Feature / Larry Blumenfeld
Mayor of LA to America: “Beware!” Mayor of LA to America: “Beware!”
Trump has made Los Angeles a testing ground for military intervention on our streets. Mayor Karen Bass says her city has become an example for how to fight back.