The Fight Over a Trump-Putin Détente Begins The Fight Over a Trump-Putin Détente Begins
Events this past week make clear that Trump was serious about changing US policy toward Russia, and the enemies of détente know it. Lessons from the past.
Jan 18, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
These Jurisdictions Have Become ‘Asylum Free Zones’ These Jurisdictions Have Become ‘Asylum Free Zones’
In some US jurisdictions, the denial rate for refugees seeking asylum is as high as 98 percent.
Jan 18, 2017 / John Washington
Betsy DeVos Just Flunked Her Senate Test Betsy DeVos Just Flunked Her Senate Test
From guns in schools to accountability for for-profit colleges, the nominee for secretary of education either could not or chose not to answer most serious policy questions.
Jan 18, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter
Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters
The study by Working America, shared exclusively with The Nation, finds that many Trump voters are up for grabs—but also points to a lack of progressive infrastructure.
Jan 18, 2017 / Joan Walsh
How to Do Journalism in Trump’s America How to Do Journalism in Trump’s America
To understand what’s driving his supporters, editors need to create a series of new beats.
Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Michael Massing
Donald Trump Will Violate the Constitution on Day One Donald Trump Will Violate the Constitution on Day One
By refusing to sell his business, he's opening his administration up to foreign influence.
Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Zephyr Teachout
Donald Trump vs. the First Amendment Donald Trump vs. the First Amendment
Trump is no fan of free speech—which makes speaking out more important than ever.
Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / David Cole
Chelsea Manning Will Be Free! Chelsea Manning Will Be Free!
How Obama came to commute Manning’s sentence, and what her leaks revealed about America.
Jan 17, 2017 / Greg Grandin and Chase Madar
Media, Don’t Play Trump’s Game of Divide and Conquer Media, Don’t Play Trump’s Game of Divide and Conquer
Journalists should remember that we all face a common threat from an administration that is hostile to the very notion of freedom of the press.
Jan 17, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
These Trump Nominees Might Be in Big Trouble These Trump Nominees Might Be in Big Trouble
And even delays in confirmation could damage the Trump agenda.
Jan 17, 2017 / David Dayen