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Protesters gather in Manhattan's Foley Square on March 10, 2025, to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil.

Mahmoud Khalil’s Abduction Is a Red Alert for Universities Mahmoud Khalil’s Abduction Is a Red Alert for Universities

Schools across America have a choice: Defend their students against Trump or be complicit in his crimes.

Mar 11, 2025 / Dima Khalidi

Israeli pro-democracy protester chants slogans while holding a placard during the demonstration.

In Its Fight Against Fascism, Israeli Academia Remains Blind to a Basic Truth In Its Fight Against Fascism, Israeli Academia Remains Blind to a Basic Truth

The government’s assault on democratic norms can't be separated from its oppression of Palestinians—but the Israeli academy keeps trying.

Feb 27, 2025 / Anat Matar

Displaced Palestinians return to their homes in the north of Gaza on February 3, 2025.

Everything Is Destroyed in Gaza. But I Still Feel the Pulse of Life. Everything Is Destroyed in Gaza. But I Still Feel the Pulse of Life.

When I am finally able to return to the ruins of what was my house, I will do so, not to weep, but to make a promise to rebuild it.

Feb 5, 2025 / Lujayn

Palestinians transport belongings in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, on January 22, 2025, as residents return following a ceasefire deal days earlier between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group.

In Gaza, We’re Caught Between Hope and Despair In Gaza, We’re Caught Between Hope and Despair

The ceasefire was cause for jubilation and relief. But the nightmare of the genocide lingers on.

Jan 23, 2025 / Eman Alhaj Ali

After Israel bombed the Mhawishes’ home, all that remained intact was a plastic ladybug his son was holding before the blast.

A Year After Israel Bombed My Family’s Home, I'm Still Trapped in the Ruins A Year After Israel Bombed My Family’s Home, I'm Still Trapped in the Ruins

While the physical scars have mostly healed, the emotional ones remain as fresh as the day Israel brought my home down on me and my family.

Jan 13, 2025 / Feature / Mohammed R. Mhawish

Dr. Oswaldo Aranha, president of the UN General Assembly, shown announcing the assembly’s official adoption of the plan to partition Palestine into independent Arab and Jewish states on November 29. 1947.

The UN Has Generations of Palestinian Blood on Its Hands The UN Has Generations of Palestinian Blood on Its Hands

Though it is often seen as a target of Israeli aggression, the UN has always played a crucial role in the oppression of Palestinians.

Dec 3, 2024 / Zena Tahhan

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., participate in the

Democrats Must Do Everything They Can to Block the Dangerous Nonprofit Bill Democrats Must Do Everything They Can to Block the Dangerous Nonprofit Bill

The House passed a bill aimed at giving the government sweeping powers to crush nonprofits and attack supporters of Palestine. Democrats need to stand firmly in its way.

Nov 22, 2024 / Darryl Li

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Letters: Internal Dissent Letters: Internal Dissent

Readers respond to an article by our interns disagreeing with The Nation’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for president.

Nov 5, 2024 / Our Readers

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at a labor rally for Harris-Walz in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2024.

Bernie Sanders: “Netanyahu Prefers to Have Donald Trump in Office” Bernie Sanders: “Netanyahu Prefers to Have Donald Trump in Office”

The senator disagrees with Kamala Harris on Gaza, as do millions of voters. But he’s been arguing that “Trump and his right-wing friends are worse.”

Nov 4, 2024 / John Nichols

Anas al-Sharif, a Gaza correspondent for Al Jazeera, reports from Gaza City on August 13, 2024.

Israel Is Still Targeting Palestinian Journalists. Silence Is Not an Option. Israel Is Still Targeting Palestinian Journalists. Silence Is Not an Option.

Journalists around the world have an urgent duty to stand with their peers in Gaza. Instead, too many are saying nothing.

Nov 4, 2024 / Laura Albast and Sarah O’Neal

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