Peter Rothberg

Associate Publisher, Special Projects

@peterrothberg

Peter Rothberg is the The Nation’s associate publisher.

Woody Guthrie

Top 12 May Day Songs Top 12 May Day Songs

In tribute to all those planning actions for May Day.

May 1, 2024 / Peter Rothberg

Top 10 Labor Day Songs

Top 10 Labor Day Songs Top 10 Labor Day Songs

In honor of Labor Day, here’s a stab at the impossible task of naming the best songs ever written about working people.

Sep 4, 2023 / Peter Rothberg

Marine walks through WWI cemetery

Top 10 Veterans Day Songs Top 10 Veterans Day Songs

Songs about war and attendant suffering cut across musical genres.

Nov 11, 2022 / Peter Rothberg

American flag

Top 15 4th of July Songs Top 15 4th of July Songs

Not nearly enough Americans are aware that much of what the country considers America’s most patriotic music was created by artists with decidedly left-wing sympathies. 

Jul 4, 2022 / Peter Rothberg

In Our Orbit: Dave Zirin’s “The Kaepernick Effect”

In Our Orbit: Dave Zirin’s “The Kaepernick Effect” In Our Orbit: Dave Zirin’s “The Kaepernick Effect”

The Nation’s sports editor has a new book out on the politics of “taking a knee.”

Oct 21, 2021 / Peter Rothberg

MLK at Peace Rally

Top 10 Civil Rights Songs Top 10 Civil Rights Songs

The civil rights movement has resonated deeply with generations of musicians.

Jan 20, 2020 / Peter Rothberg

Pete Seeger’s Top 10 Songs

Pete Seeger’s Top 10 Songs Pete Seeger’s Top 10 Songs

The legendary singer, songwriter, and activist was born 100 years ago today.

May 3, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg

Top 10 Memorial Day Songs

Top 10 Memorial Day Songs Top 10 Memorial Day Songs

Songs about war and attendant suffering cut across musical genres.

May 26, 2018 / Peter Rothberg

Charlottesville counter-protesters

The Charlottesville Syllabus The Charlottesville Syllabus

Studying hate is critical to countering it.

Aug 14, 2017 / StudentNation / Peter Rothberg

Andres Mangana Ortiz

Andres Magana Ortiz’s Deportation Is Indefensible. Help Reverse It. Andres Magana Ortiz’s Deportation Is Indefensible. Help Reverse It.

Unless their appeal succeeds, the Ortiz family’s future hangs in the balance.

Aug 11, 2017 / Rosy Alvarez and Peter Rothberg

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