Why Marriage Equality Is Back on the Ballot Why Marriage Equality Is Back on the Ballot
A second Trump presidency could bring same-sex marriage bans back into effect. In November, California, Colorado, and Hawaii will ask voters to secure marriage equality into state...
Oct 31, 2024 / StudentNation / Liam Beran
On the Front Lines of Florida’s Abortion Wars On the Front Lines of Florida’s Abortion Wars
With reproductive rights on the ballot, tensions are higher than ever in abortion-clinic parking lots.
Oct 30, 2024 / Photo Essay / Simon Petite and Cristina De Middel
Meet 12 of the Rural Candidates Running for Office This Year Meet 12 of the Rural Candidates Running for Office This Year
The liberal political establishment has all but abandoned organizing in rural communities. These campaigns hold the key to keeping our democracy alive.
Oct 30, 2024 / Chloe Maxmin and Canyon Woodward
Good Luck Finding Legal Representation if You Support Palestine Good Luck Finding Legal Representation if You Support Palestine
A law firm dumped me as a client because of my support of students’ right to protest Israel’s actions. I’m far from the only one shut out.
Oct 30, 2024 / Katherine Franke
The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024 The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024
With the federal minimum wage stagnant for over 15 years, voters in Alaska, California, Missouri, and Massachusetts will decide on ballot measures to raise their wages.
Oct 30, 2024 / StudentNation / Aina Marzia
Marijuana Could Be Legal in Half of US States After the 2024 Election Marijuana Could Be Legal in Half of US States After the 2024 Election
Florida’s Amendment 3 would legalize recreational cannabis, along with similar ballot proposals in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
Oct 29, 2024 / StudentNation / Cameron Driggers
Donald Trump’s Billionaire Boys Club Donald Trump’s Billionaire Boys Club
Even some actual billionaires are happy to betray democracy for Trump’s favors—and fear and greed help keep the rest in line.
Oct 28, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Who Is the Best Candidate to Support Our Democracy and Constitutional Right to Protest? Who Is the Best Candidate to Support Our Democracy and Constitutional Right to Protest?
If Kamala Harris is elected, we can continue to pressure her to end the war on Gaza. The other option for president, Donald Trump, is a threat to our right to protest.
Oct 28, 2024 / Rev. Dr. Bernice King
Canary in a Coal Mine Canary in a Coal Mine
Ignore floods, hurricanes, wild fires! There are profits to be made!
Oct 25, 2024 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
Kamala Harris Does Not Deserve the Endorsement of “The Nation” Kamala Harris Does Not Deserve the Endorsement of “The Nation”
The Biden administration’s action, and inaction, in Gaza—and her support for those policies—should have been enough to disqualify her.
Oct 25, 2024 / The Fall 2024 Nation Interns