The 1968 Democratic National Convention, Then and Now The 1968 Democratic National Convention, Then and Now
The Nation warned readers early on that the 1968 convention would be a debacle.
Aug 22, 2024 / Richard Kreitner
Fulbright Scholars Demand That the Program Speak Out on Palestine Fulbright Scholars Demand That the Program Speak Out on Palestine
The program has been silent during the war on Gaza, while its parent institution continues to fund Israel’s ongoing assault.
Aug 22, 2024 / StudentNation / Surina Venkat
The “Cascade of Errors” That Led to America’s War on Terror The “Cascade of Errors” That Led to America’s War on Terror
Steve Coll’s new book looks at the hubris and delusions of American foreign-policy makers and counterparts in the Middle East that led to a war that still haunts the globe.
Aug 22, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Lyle Jeremy Rubin
The Secret Power of Doug Emhoff The Secret Power of Doug Emhoff
The second gentlemen convincingly portrayed Kamala Harris as a joyful and tough warrior.
Aug 21, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Bernie Among the Billionaires Bernie Among the Billionaires
The fiery populist spoke alongside party plutocrats, raising question of who is really in charge of the Democratic Party.
Aug 21, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Bernie Sanders Breaks the Silence on Gaza at the DNC Bernie Sanders Breaks the Silence on Gaza at the DNC
The convention cheered as Sanders called for an end to the war in Gaza. The question now is what will Harris say on Thursday.
Aug 21, 2024 / John Nichols
Now Is the Time for Kamala Harris to Flip the Script and Win Big on Abortion Now Is the Time for Kamala Harris to Flip the Script and Win Big on Abortion
The Democrats have a chance to become the party that wants to grant you the freedom to terminate a pregnancy and the freedom to raise the children you want.
Aug 21, 2024 / Amy Littlefield
Barack Obama Is the Last American Transcendentalist Barack Obama Is the Last American Transcendentalist
The former president’s preternatural optimism is still powerful—and contagious. But is it justified?
Aug 21, 2024 / D.D. Guttenplan
A Campaign of Joy Alongside the Horrors of Genocide A Campaign of Joy Alongside the Horrors of Genocide
Kamala Harris is trying to maintain the euphoria that emerged after Biden stepped down, but protests related to Gaza continue.
Aug 21, 2024 / Alyssa Oursler
Michelle Obama Is a Master of Politics Because She Hates Politics Michelle Obama Is a Master of Politics Because She Hates Politics
The former first lady delivers an emotional barnstormer that reaches beyond ideology.
Aug 21, 2024 / Jeet Heer