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Jesse Jackson at a rally against the Gulf War on January 18, 1991.

Jesse Jackson Gave Peace a Chance Jesse Jackson Gave Peace a Chance

The iconic civil rights leader, who has died at 84, made anti-war and pro-diplomacy politics central to his presidential bids and his lifelong activism.

Feb 17, 2026 / Obituary / John Nichols

Protesters march during a “Nationwide Shutdown” demonstration against ICE enforcement on January 30, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

ICE Melts in the Minneapolis Winter ICE Melts in the Minneapolis Winter

Now it’s time to abolish the agency and impeach Kristi Noem.

Feb 13, 2026 / John Nichols

Left: Rice University students Jack Vu and Abby Manuel. Right: A screenshot of ICE Map.

How 2 University Freshman Are Tracking ICE Enforcement Actions Across the Country How 2 University Freshman Are Tracking ICE Enforcement Actions Across the Country

With ICE Map, Rice University students Jack Vu and Abby Manuel hope to help communities understand where immigration enforcement activity is happening and how it unfolds in real t...

Feb 13, 2026 / StudentNation / Arman Amin

A protester at a rally for the “Fired Four” at the City University of New York.

Is Union Power Growing in Mamdani’s New York? Is Union Power Growing in Mamdani’s New York?

Following the Mamdani administration’s talks with the CUNY faculty union, three professors have returned to class after losing their jobs for their pro-Palestine activism.

Feb 11, 2026 / StudentNation / Mohamad Rimawi

Pro-Palestinian protesters at the encampment on University of Michigan’s campus.

Surveilled on Your Own Campus Surveilled on Your Own Campus

Universities across the country have used extraordinary measures to target student activists following more than two years of pro-Palestinian protests.

Feb 4, 2026 / StudentNation / Hannah Epstein

Ishmael Reed on His Diverse Inspirations Ishmael Reed on His Diverse Inspirations

The origins of the Before Columbus Foundation.

Jan 30, 2026 / Ishmael Reed

How Online Frat Mobs Target Sexual Assault Survivors How Online Frat Mobs Target Sexual Assault Survivors

A video documenting an alleged gang rape in Florida drew a flood of harassment, threats, and doxxing

Jan 29, 2026 / Anfisa Blyumina, Ray Epstein, and Jean Qian

Protesters at a memorial to Alex Pretti on January 27, 2026, in Minneapolis.

Healthcare Workers Must Continue Alex Pretti’s Fight Healthcare Workers Must Continue Alex Pretti’s Fight

Pretti was one of us. We have to carry on his struggle.

Jan 29, 2026 / Gregg Gonsalves

Federal agents push back protesters during the “ICE OUT! Noise Demo” outside a hotel in Minneapolis, on January 25, 2026.

Occupied Minnesota Occupied Minnesota

Minneapolis right now reminds me of what I’ve seen during my time in the West Bank.

Jan 28, 2026 / Ariel Gold

Students protest against ICE during a walkout at the University of Minnesota on January 26, 2026.

“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize “The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize

With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”

Jan 28, 2026 / The Editors

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