Even Republicans Are Figuring Out That Pete Hegseth Is a Disaster Even Republicans Are Figuring Out That Pete Hegseth Is a Disaster
Hegseth was always a horrible choice for defense secretary. At long last, some in the GOP are admitting it.
Sep 21, 2026 / Jeet Heer
A Spreading War Rattles Global Energy Markets A Spreading War Rattles Global Energy Markets
Analysts say the consequences for energy prices and the world economy may be more serious in this later phase of a war that many had expected to be largely over by now.
Sep 17, 2026 / Stanley Reed
Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him
The United States is losing the conflict, stoking chaos in the region, and inviting economic calamity—all with no end in sight.
Sep 16, 2026 / David Faris
How The Nation Covered 9/11 How "The Nation" Covered 9/11
Our phone lines were down. People were weeping. But we got an issue out the door with morality, justice, and nuance.
Sep 11, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Hasan Piker and the Democrats’ Edgelord Dilemma Hasan Piker and the Democrats’ Edgelord Dilemma
The gaming streamer has become a big headache for Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed—but that’s the risk of targeting a campaign at younger, terminally online voters.
Sep 4, 2026 / Ben Schwartz
While Losing a Real War, Pete Hegseth Is Building a Troll Army While Losing a Real War, Pete Hegseth Is Building a Troll Army
The defense secretary is more comfortable around influencers than with seasoned generals.
Aug 31, 2026 / Jeet Heer
The USS “Lincoln” Is Part of a Long History of Naval Mistreatment The USS “Lincoln” Is Part of a Long History of Naval Mistreatment
The ship has been out to sea for the longest stretch of time without a port call in modern history. Effects on physical and mental health are dire.
Aug 31, 2026 / Jasper Craven
The Real Reason There’s a Munitions Shortage The Real Reason There’s a Munitions Shortage
More important than fixing production methods is fixing our ill-advised foreign policy.
Aug 26, 2026 / William D. Hartung
Who’s Happy About War in Iran? Who’s Happy About War in Iran?
Lockheed Martin’s CEO Jim Taiclet, that’s who.
Aug 21, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper