The End of the American Century The End of the American Century
Marked by disease, endless wars, and a dying planet, the American empire is finally reaching its decline.
Jun 19, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
Jair Bolsonaro Isn’t Just a Hazard to Brazil’s Health Jair Bolsonaro Isn’t Just a Hazard to Brazil’s Health
Brazil’s president and Argentina’s Alberto Fernández offer opposing visions of politics in the age of Covid-19.
Jun 18, 2020 / Jacob Sugarman
Florida’s Flooded Future: ‘Retreat While There’s Still Time’ Florida’s Flooded Future: ‘Retreat While There’s Still Time’
With sea levels rising, Miami will be underwater by the end of the century.
Jun 8, 2020 / Laura Raim
When Shelter Comes Down to the Luck of the Draw When Shelter Comes Down to the Luck of the Draw
As eviction moratoriums expire, lotteries determine who gets rent relief.
Jun 5, 2020 / Rebecca Burns
Argentina and the Future of Finance Capitalism Argentina and the Future of Finance Capitalism
Don’t the country's creditors know the only choice is between an orderly restructuring and a disorderly restructuring?
May 29, 2020 / Joseph E. Stiglitz
It’s Time to Cancel the Rent It’s Time to Cancel the Rent
Democrats are pushing two proposals to help Americans cover rent payments. Neither gives tenants what they really need: more power.
May 29, 2020 / Tracy Rosenthal
Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Naomi Klein Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Naomi Klein
Join the journalist and social activist in discussion with Nation editorial director/publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel for our weekly virtual series.
May 27, 2020 / The Nation
Scott Walker Is Peddling the Deadly Snake Oil of Austerity Scott Walker Is Peddling the Deadly Snake Oil of Austerity
Recommending austerity for struggling states is the policy equivalent of touting bleach injections as a coronavirus cure.
May 25, 2020 / John Nichols
Is Trump Encouraging Paramilitary Violence? Is Trump Encouraging Paramilitary Violence?
He’s playing with fire, but he doesn’t care. Desperate to win reelection amid mass unemployment, he knows that he has few cards left to play.
May 19, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
To Save New York City, We Need to Follow the Money To Save New York City, We Need to Follow the Money
While the City may be stuck with an austerity budget, Wall Street thrives. It’s time for the financial industry to pay its share.
May 19, 2020 / Helen Rosenthal