Editorial

George Floyd protest 2021

Minneapolis Grieves for George Floyd Minneapolis Grieves for George Floyd

With the murder trial for officer Derek Chauvin underway, these photos show how activists continue to honor him and other victims of police violence.

Apr 9, 2021 / Photo Essay / Tim Evans, Anna DalCortivo, and Alyssa Oursler

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Should Governments Consider Engineering the Atmosphere? Should Governments Consider Engineering the Atmosphere?

Two writers debate whether solar geoengineering would help or harm the effort to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

Apr 8, 2021 / The Debate / Oliver Morton and Amy Westervelt

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How the Elmhurst Three Finally Won Their Freedom How the Elmhurst Three Finally Won Their Freedom

In 2014, The Nation published the story of three men—George Bell, Gary Johnson, and Rohan Bolt—imprisoned for a crime they didn’t commit. At last, they’re home.

Apr 2, 2021 / Hannah Riley

What Salvadoran Activists Can Teach Us About Building Coalitions

What Salvadoran Activists Can Teach Us About Building Coalitions What Salvadoran Activists Can Teach Us About Building Coalitions

The water defenders recognized the fight was less a contest of right versus left than right versus wrong.

Mar 23, 2021 / Robin Broad and John Cavanagh

Kenyan health workers

Vaccine Nationalism Is Patently Unjust Vaccine Nationalism Is Patently Unjust

Poor countries are paying more for the doses that remain after rich countries have had their fill.

Mar 22, 2021 / Nanjala Nyabola

Sign Stop Asian Hate

Anti-Asian Violence in America Is Rooted in US Empire Anti-Asian Violence in America Is Rooted in US Empire

If we are to stop anti-Asian hatred in the United States, we must recognize how US foreign policy perpetuates it.

Mar 19, 2021 / Christine Ahn, Terry K Park, Kathleen Richards for The Nation

Adéu and Bon Viatge to a Brilliant ‘Nation’ Comrade

Adéu and Bon Viatge to a Brilliant ‘Nation’ Comrade Adéu and Bon Viatge to a Brilliant ‘Nation’ Comrade

Roane Carey, who is leaving The Nation after more than three decades, edited everyone from Edward Said to Margaret Atwood, bringing his signature erudition to each article he touch...

Mar 19, 2021 / Adam Shatz

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Tight labor markets give workers power.

Mar 19, 2021 / Mike Konczal

Joe Biden speaking about the American Rescue Plan Act

The American Rescue Plan Marks a Fresh Start in Fighting Poverty The American Rescue Plan Marks a Fresh Start in Fighting Poverty

Even as wages have stagnated, Americans have considered poverty to be a personal failing. The American Rescue Plan leaves that behind.

Mar 18, 2021 / Bryce Covert for The Nation

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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