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The late Representative Gerry Connolly—in a photograph from 2013.

The Democratic Party Is Literally Dying The Democratic Party Is Literally Dying

The dead hand of gerontocracy is also a symptom of ideological malaise.

May 23, 2025 / Jeet Heer

In Belarus, World War II Is Fresh in the Memory

In Belarus, World War II Is Fresh in the Memory In Belarus, World War II Is Fresh in the Memory

Belarus’s events marking 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany were a show of state power—but also reflected real popular attachment to the wartime generation.

May 23, 2025 / David Broder

“Severed”: The Story of a Teen From Gaza

“Severed”: The Story of a Teen From Gaza “Severed”: The Story of a Teen From Gaza

At 18, Mohamad Saleh has survived five wars and lost his home, his family members, his leg. This new film, produced with The Nation, follows him as he tries to piece together his ...

May 22, 2025 / Jen Marlowe

Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegates meet for Ukraine-Russia peace talks on May 16, 2025, at the office of the Turkish president in Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.

Why US Engagement Is Essential in Setting Terms for Peace in Ukraine Why US Engagement Is Essential in Setting Terms for Peace in Ukraine

The Russian and Ukrainian positions are far apart, and absent US sticks and carrots, there seems little prospect they will come together.

May 21, 2025 / Anatol Lieven

A horse-drawn carriage passes a photovoltaic park in Yaguaramas, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba, where hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels.

Cuba Finally Embraces Solar Cuba Finally Embraces Solar

China to the rescue—as the US imposes more sanctions.

May 21, 2025 / Marc Frank

The Climate Costs of Occupation

The Climate Costs of Occupation The Climate Costs of Occupation

As Israel expands its settlements in the West Bank, it has destroyed forests and boosted CO2 emissions.

May 20, 2025 / Haitham Al-Sharif

Now and Then

Now and Then Now and Then

Joes new and old.

May 19, 2025 / OppArt / Adam Zyglis

President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter

The president’s much-touted foreign policy shake-up is blighted by continued support for genocide.

May 19, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Altadena, California, after the January 2025 fires.

How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires? How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires?

In the aftermath of this year's catastrophic fires, architects and urban planners begin to consider how to rebuild.

May 19, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Karrie Jacobs

The Return of the Nuclear Threat

The Return of the Nuclear Threat The Return of the Nuclear Threat

While most of the world looked away, a new nuclear arms race has broken out between the US, Russia, and China, raising the risk of nuclear confrontation to the highest in decades....

May 19, 2025 / Feature / Jimmy Tobias

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