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Rev William Barber protest

Have We Entered America’s Third Era of Reconstruction? Have We Entered America’s Third Era of Reconstruction?

The first two have much to teach us about the possibilities and dangers that abound today.

Jun 23, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Aziz Ansari

The Unfinished Evolution of Aziz Ansari The Unfinished Evolution of Aziz Ansari

With the latest season of Master of None, the comedian and director’s attempt at a reboot of his creative approach reveals the limits of his perspective.

Jun 23, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Vikram Murthi

Vaccines India

Wealthy Countries Have Left the Rest of the World Behind Wealthy Countries Have Left the Rest of the World Behind

Vaccine nationalism bought wealthy countries a return to normalcy, while leaving the Global South with devastating surges.

Jun 22, 2021 / Rajan Menon

Lina Khan

Appointing Lina Khan May Be the Best Thing Joe Biden Has Done Appointing Lina Khan May Be the Best Thing Joe Biden Has Done

Massive corporations have wielded extraordinary power over our economy for the past 40 years. That’s about to end. Why? Because there’s a new sheriff in town.

Jun 22, 2021 / Morgan Harper and Zephyr Teachout

March for Our Lives

Want to Increase Election Turnout? Lower the Voting Age to 16. Want to Increase Election Turnout? Lower the Voting Age to 16.

Andrew Yang had a really good idea: Let 16- and 17-year-olds vote. No matter who wins the mayoral race, the idea should be amplified.

Jun 22, 2021 / John Nichols

Amazon in Palestine

Amazon’s Investments in Israel Reveal Complicity in Settlements and Military Operations Amazon’s Investments in Israel Reveal Complicity in Settlements and Military Operations

Before you click buy on Prime Day, consider Amazon’s role in terrorizing Palestinians.

Jun 22, 2021 / Charmaine Chua, Jake Alimahomed-Wilson, and Spencer Louis Potiker

Biden’s New Normal Seems Ominously Heading Toward a Revival of Cold War Politics

Biden’s New Normal Seems Ominously Heading Toward a Revival of Cold War Politics Biden’s New Normal Seems Ominously Heading Toward a Revival of Cold War Politics

We need a far more serious discussion about the real security priorities of the American people—and the real challenges we face.

Jun 22, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

All Pride, No Prejudice

All Pride, No Prejudice All Pride, No Prejudice

Pride Month every month.

Jun 22, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Protest

‘The Nation’ Needs Your Support During Our June Fundraising Drive ‘The Nation’ Needs Your Support During Our June Fundraising Drive

Journalists’ ability to hold power to account will be more necessary than ever. The media must not waste this opportunity. The Nation will not.

Jun 22, 2021 / The Editors

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Attack of the Critical Race Theory Attack of the Critical Race Theory

The menace has infiltrated our education system, I think?

Jun 22, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow

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