Politics

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders Speaks Bernie Sanders Speaks

In his most revealing interview, the socialist presidential candidate sets out his vision for America.

Jul 6, 2015 / Feature / John Nichols

New York Nation Day Proclamation

Mayor Bill de Blasio Declares July 6, 2015, ‘Nation Day’ Mayor Bill de Blasio Declares July 6, 2015, ‘Nation Day’

New York’s mayor has excellent taste.

Jul 5, 2015 / The Editors

Military Exercise in Ukraine

Why the New US-Russian Cold War May Be More Dangerous Than the Last Why the New US-Russian Cold War May Be More Dangerous Than the Last

As the Minsk accord seems to collapse, new military dangers loom.

Jul 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Retail Worker

The New Overtime Rules Are a Big Deal. Here’s Why. The New Overtime Rules Are a Big Deal. Here’s Why.

The overworked and underpaid American workforce has something to celebrate.

Jul 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The Supreme Court

The Roberts Court Tunes In to Democracy, for Once The Roberts Court Tunes In to Democracy, for Once

In the marriage-equality and Obamacare rulings, the justices respected the will of the people—and our Constitution.

Jul 2, 2015 / David Cole

Pro-Choice protest

If Abortion Were About Equality, Would Americans Like It Better? If Abortion Were About Equality, Would Americans Like It Better?

It is—and that’s the problem.

Jul 2, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Protest at the New York Public Library, March 11, 2014.

Patience and Fortitude Patience and Fortitude

Scott Sherman’s masterful history of the fight to save the NYPL.

Jul 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella

Zephyr Teachout

Will Zephyr Teachout Run for Office Again? Will Zephyr Teachout Run for Office Again?

The anti-corruption crusader says we’re in a “once-in-a-century democratic crisis” that demands new leadership.

Jul 2, 2015 / Feature / William D. Cohan

Social security checks

Tell the White House: It’s Time to Expand Social Security Tell the White House: It’s Time to Expand Social Security

Join The Nation and 17 organizations in telling the White House Conference on Aging: it's time to expand social security.

Jul 2, 2015 / NationAction

On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums

On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums

Benjamin Netanyahu opts to welcome a likely Iran nuclear deal with a silly propaganda cartoon, exposing himself as the real joke.

Jul 2, 2015 / Ali Gharib

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