Society

Justices of the US Supreme Court pose for their official photo, 2022.

The Supreme Court v. Democracy The Supreme Court v. Democracy

The Nation’s justice correspondent previews the court’s coming term—and explains why it will never stand up to Trump.

Oct 6, 2025 / Feature / Elie Mystal

Resist Like It’s 1934!

Resist Like It’s 1934! Resist Like It’s 1934!

The fascist attack is coming from inside the house.

Oct 6, 2025 / OppArt / Jos Sances

The artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT.

What Happens When Universities Offer a “Critical Embrace” of AI? What Happens When Universities Offer a “Critical Embrace” of AI?

With platforms like Boston University’s “TerrierGPT,” the pressure for students to use AI is coming from colleges themselves, even as researchers warn of long-term consequences.

Oct 6, 2025 / StudentNation / Julie Huynh

Fat Elvis Flies Again

Fat Elvis Flies Again Fat Elvis Flies Again

And Lincoln too.

Oct 3, 2025 / Steve Brodner

If the World Can’t Stop the Genocide Against Us, Let It at Least Carry Our Stories

If the World Can’t Stop the Genocide Against Us, Let It at Least Carry Our Stories If the World Can’t Stop the Genocide Against Us, Let It at Least Carry Our Stories

A journalist in Gaza debates whether to leave before his entire family is killed or stay so his people’s story is told.

Oct 3, 2025 / Mohammed al-Sawwaf

Cardinal Timothy Dolan holds forth on “Fox and Friends.”

The Archbishop of New York Should Know Charlie Kirk Was No Saint The Archbishop of New York Should Know Charlie Kirk Was No Saint

Cardinal Dolan’s recent remarks on Fox News were playing to the Catholic Church’s most reactionary elements.

Oct 3, 2025 / Dominic Preziosi

Sister Jeannine Gramick marching alongside individuals at Prague Pride for faith and inclusion, holding a banner that reads “LGBTQ věřící” (“LGBTQ believers”).

The Queer Catholic Group Trying to Reclaim the Church The Queer Catholic Group Trying to Reclaim the Church

At a time when our politics is openly hostile to LGBTQ+ rights, communities like New Ways Ministries are offering a vision of religion not as judgment but as sanctuary.

Oct 3, 2025 / StudentNation / Amara McEvoy

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Clarence Thomas Admits That He’s Coming for Our Rights Clarence Thomas Admits That He’s Coming for Our Rights

In a little-covered speech, the Supreme Court justice explained how he thinks the court should reverse rulings conservatives don’t like.

Oct 2, 2025 / Elie Mystal

What Could Replace Jimmy Kimmel?

What Could Replace Jimmy Kimmel? What Could Replace Jimmy Kimmel?

Best guess?

Oct 2, 2025 / OppArt / Jesse Duquette

Marching in NYC

Marching in NYC Marching in NYC

Protests across the country and around the world.

Oct 1, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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