Articles

Asam Ahmad garden

Awaiting a Second Spring, and the Growth of Living Things Awaiting a Second Spring, and the Growth of Living Things

On gardens, fellow feeling, and whether “we’re all in this together” shall transcend cliché, on the cusp of another surreal spring.

Mar 17, 2021 / Asam Ahmad

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,

The Return of Lula The Return of Lula

The restoration of political rights to Brazil’s leftist former president makes him a front-runner for the elections in 2022—and has already upended the country’s politics.

Mar 17, 2021 / Natália Scarabotto

Afghanistan

Our Endless Wars Led to the Capitol Insurrection Our Endless Wars Led to the Capitol Insurrection

As a former soldier in America’s forever wars, I found what happened strangely familiar, almost inevitable.

Mar 17, 2021 / Kevin Tillman

Walter LaFeber

The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber

The Cornell University diplomatic historian inspired generations of students—including me.

Mar 17, 2021 / Eric Alterman

The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness

The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness

A conversation with Tyler Stovall about his recent book White Freedom and whether or not the legacy of liberty can break away from racial exclusion and domination.

Mar 17, 2021 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

Aída Chavez

‘The Nation’ Names Aída Chávez as D.C. Correspondent ‘The Nation’ Names Aída Chávez as D.C. Correspondent

She joins at a pivotal juncture in defining the future of the progressive movement.

Mar 16, 2021 / Press Room

Biden’s Foreign Policy Team Can’t Handle New Threats With Old Strategies

Biden’s Foreign Policy Team Can’t Handle New Threats With Old Strategies Biden’s Foreign Policy Team Can’t Handle New Threats With Old Strategies

How can the United States focus on new threats while sustaining endless wars and obsolete postures?

Mar 16, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Equality Now

Equality Now Equality Now

March is Women’s Month, but the fight for equality is year-long.

Mar 16, 2021 / OppArt / Gio

Palestine protest

Protecting Pro-Palestine Activists Can Feel Almost Impossible—but These Students Succeeded Protecting Pro-Palestine Activists Can Feel Almost Impossible—but These Students Succeeded

When a lawyer tried to force UCLA’s Students for Justice in Palestine to publicize the names of their speakers at a 2018 conference, the students fought back. And won.

Mar 16, 2021 / StudentNation / Lex McMenamin

Andrew Cuomo

Why Andrew Cuomo Must Resign Why Andrew Cuomo Must Resign

There is no investigation that can give New Yorkers a governor we can trust not to abuse power and lie.

Mar 16, 2021 / Zephyr Teachout for The Nation

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