Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America
The author of Surviving Autocracy argues that ideals are needed to defeat Trumpism but they’re missing from the Democratic Party.
Jun 3, 2020 / Q&A / Stephanie deGooyer
Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States? Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States?
“Public health” fears are being used to keep out asylum seekers and immigrants—will they ever be let back in?
Jun 3, 2020 / Jack Herrera and Quito Tsui
‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’ ‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’
Scenes from a pandemic: 10
Jun 3, 2020 / Anna Simonton
How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now
Listen, learn, and do what you’re asked to do.
Jun 3, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Where Does America Go From Here? Where Does America Go From Here?
As protesters face off with militarized police across the country, Trump’s ineptitude and cruelty feel more painful than ever.
Jun 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
The Border Patrol Praises Stonewall While Deploying Officers to Suppress Protests The Border Patrol Praises Stonewall While Deploying Officers to Suppress Protests
The Customs and Border Protection chief condemned the current demonstrations but sent out an agencywide e-mail today commemorating the 1969 LGBTQ uprising.
Jun 1, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
The Fire This Time The Fire This Time
The insurrection against racist policing has deep roots in America’s past but also points toward a different future.
Jun 1, 2020 / Jeet Heer
New Beginnings: Time to Think Big! New Beginnings: Time to Think Big!
In times of crisis, ideas that were once considered radical can enter the mainstream.
Jun 1, 2020 / Christopher Shay for The Nation
America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit. America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit.
Now everyone knows teachers, child care providers, and health aides are essential workers. Will that finally get them the pay and protections they deserve?
Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Bryce Covert
Trump’s Authoritarian Porn Has a Lot of Fans Trump’s Authoritarian Porn Has a Lot of Fans
Some cops and Trump’s supporters are thrilling to the cowardly president’s inciting violence. We have to stop them.
May 31, 2020 / Joan Walsh