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Gisele Pelicot

Abusers Aren’t Always Powerful Men. Some of Them Are Regular Guys. Abusers Aren’t Always Powerful Men. Some of Them Are Regular Guys.

Even in an age when feminist rhetoric is familiar, 
violence against women is all too common.

Oct 31, 2024 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo: a white guy.

Andrew Cuomo Is Not Black Andrew Cuomo Is Not Black

But he’s hoping no one notices as he tries to crowbar his way back into power.

Oct 30, 2024 / Column / Alexis Grenell

This Anti-Immigrant Ruling by a Trump Judge Tells You All You Need to Know

This Anti-Immigrant Ruling by a Trump Judge Tells You All You Need to Know This Anti-Immigrant Ruling by a Trump Judge Tells You All You Need to Know

For judges like Trevor McFadden, the cruelty toward immigrants is not only the point, it’s the source of the pleasure.

Oct 29, 2024 / Column / Elie Mystal

A neighborhood in North Tampa flooded by Milton's storm surge.

Climate Change Climate Change

Oct 29, 2024 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Lessons From the Birth of Modern Opinion Polling

Lessons From the Birth of Modern Opinion Polling Lessons From the Birth of Modern Opinion Polling

As George Gallup pioneered new methods of surveying the public, The Nation opined on their dangers—and democratic possibilities.

Oct 24, 2024 / Column / Richard Kreitner

Want to Build Worker Power? Ask an Architect.

Want to Build Worker Power? Ask an Architect. Want to Build Worker Power? Ask an Architect.

You don’t have to wield a T-square to benefit from the field’s first collective bargaining agreement in decades.

Sep 30, 2024 / Column / Kate Wagner

Fredric Jameson

The Gifts of Fredric Jameson (1934–2024) The Gifts of Fredric Jameson (1934–2024)

The intellectual titan bestowed on us so many things, chief among them a reminder to Always Be Historicizing.

Sep 26, 2024 / Column / Kate Wagner

In 2024, the Pundits Are Wronger Than Ever

In 2024, the Pundits Are Wronger Than Ever In 2024, the Pundits Are Wronger Than Ever

Most of the predictions, advice, and scolding emanating from the glow of TV news this year have proved flat-out wrong. Democrats should stop listening once and for all.

Sep 25, 2024 / Column / Chris Lehmann

Laura Loomer, in large sunglasses, stands in front of a courthouse wearing a shirt that reads

Two Questions Concerning Laura Loomer Two Questions Concerning Laura Loomer

Sep 24, 2024 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Former president Donald Trump in front of a large crowd at a rally.

Will White Women Finally Wise Up to Trump’s BS? Will White Women Finally Wise Up to Trump’s BS?

Is this a “Boys vs. Girls Election,” or yet another in which white women stick with white men?

Sep 23, 2024 / Column / Kali Holloway

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