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Iran Is Nearing Collapse Under the Strain of Covid-19 Iran Is Nearing Collapse Under the Strain of Covid-19

Tens of millions are reeling under an unholy trinity of pandemic, US sanctions, and government misrule.

Dec 21, 2020 / Ahmad Jalalpour

Julian Assange waves slightly with his face up close against the window of a prison van

If Assange’s Fate Were Up To a Jury, He, Too, Might Have Walked Free If Assange’s Fate Were Up To a Jury, He, Too, Might Have Walked Free

Like William Penn and John Peter Zenger, the Wikileaks founder is fighting for our freedom.

Dec 21, 2020 / Charles Glass

A Covid Christmas in Palestine

A Covid Christmas in Palestine A Covid Christmas in Palestine

Palestinians have been living under lockdown and curfew for decades. The coronavirus has only added to their troubles.

Dec 21, 2020 / Feature / Joseph Gedeon

Wresting Our Country Back

Wresting Our Country Back Wresting Our Country Back

Why I am excited about our work, and hopeful again.

Dec 18, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Is a Civil War Brewing Within the GOP?

Is a Civil War Brewing Within the GOP? Is a Civil War Brewing Within the GOP?

Some Republicans are denouncing a “surrender caucus” within their party that has the temerity to accept the results of a democratic election.

Dec 18, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

The Military Will Test Soldiers for Drugs—but Not Covid-19

The Military Will Test Soldiers for Drugs—but Not Covid-19 The Military Will Test Soldiers for Drugs—but Not Covid-19

Thousands of service members have been diagnosed with the virus. Meanwhile, the military tells them they have to pay for the test out of pocket.

Dec 18, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Bernie Sanders: ‘Democracy Has Gotten a Reprieve With Biden’s Victory. That’s All It Is.’

Bernie Sanders: ‘Democracy Has Gotten a Reprieve With Biden’s Victory. That’s All It Is.’ Bernie Sanders: ‘Democracy Has Gotten a Reprieve With Biden’s Victory. That’s All It Is.’

Trump may have been defeated, but his extreme agenda poses an ongoing threat, the Vermont senator told Nation Festival attendees.

Dec 18, 2020 / Q&A / John Nichols

Women in Mexico Reckon With the High Cost of Migration

Women in Mexico Reckon With the High Cost of Migration Women in Mexico Reckon With the High Cost of Migration

With husbands dying—from Covid-19, dangerous jobs, and more—in the US, many Mexican women are wondering whether migration is worth it anymore.

Dec 17, 2020 / Photo Essay / Lorena Ríos

Voters fill out vote-by-mail ballots at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office in October of 2020 in Orlando, Florida.

The Votes of Black Americans Should Count Twice The Votes of Black Americans Should Count Twice

Vote reparations would empower us to replace oppressive institutions with life-affirming structures of equality.

Dec 17, 2020 / Brandon Hasbrouck

How Homeland Security Blurs Jurisdictions

How Homeland Security Blurs Jurisdictions How Homeland Security Blurs Jurisdictions

Fusion centers were established after 9/11 to facilitate the sharing of counterterrorism intelligence among different agencies.

Dec 17, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

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