Why No Labels Is the Fyre Festival of Politics Why No Labels Is the Fyre Festival of Politics
The self-described centrist alternative to the two major parties failed spectacularly this year—but such a lavishly funded shakedown operation may not be dead for good.
Apr 10, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Trump’s Only Position on Abortion Is to Say Whatever It Takes to Get Reelected Trump’s Only Position on Abortion Is to Say Whatever It Takes to Get Reelected
The mainstream media is once again covering Donald Trump like he’s a normal presidential candidate, rather than someone who represents the “abortion is murder” party.
Apr 10, 2024 / Andrea Grimes
Black History Is American History Black History Is American History
Community mural, Coalition of North East Associations (CONEA), Rochester, NY, 2012.
Apr 10, 2024 / OppArt / Susan Meiselas
Why Is the American Library Association Whitewashing the History of Ukrainian Nazis? Why Is the American Library Association Whitewashing the History of Ukrainian Nazis?
In honoring a book depicting Ukrainian volunteers in the Waffen SS as heroes and patriots, the group reveals historical ignorance—or indifference to antisemitism.
Apr 10, 2024 / Lev Golinkin
Scapegoating TikTok Is Not the Answer Scapegoating TikTok Is Not the Answer
Banning the app in the US would destroy a hub for progressive organizing and cultural influence.
Apr 10, 2024 / Column / Kali Holloway
Extra! Extra! Steve Brodner’s Brilliance Recognized by Herblock Prize Extra! Extra! Steve Brodner’s Brilliance Recognized by Herblock Prize
Brodner, a frequent contributor to The Nation, is both a great caricaturist and a great portraitist.
Apr 10, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The Unnatural Disaster Threatening Puerto Rico's Children The Unnatural Disaster Threatening Puerto Rico's Children
The island’s health system is on its knees. Doctors are fleeing in droves. And the crisis is hurting kids most of all.
Apr 10, 2024 / Feature / Coral Murphy Marcos
Meet Claudia Sheinbaum, Who May Be Mexico’s First Woman President Meet Claudia Sheinbaum, Who May Be Mexico’s First Woman President
The former student activist and mayor of Mexico City is poised to make history with an ambitious platform on education, clean energy, and combatting violence against women.
Apr 10, 2024 / Feature / Arturo Cano
Lauren Oyler and the Critic in the Internet Age Lauren Oyler and the Critic in the Internet Age
In No Judgment, the novelist and critic explores the perilous activity of literary criticism in the era of social media.
Apr 10, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Alana Pockros
The EU’s Secret to Slashing Emissions The EU’s Secret to Slashing Emissions
Europe proves that putting a price on carbon can dramatically transform fossil fuel–based economies.
Apr 10, 2024 / Paul Hockenos