Inequality

Volunteers put a tarp on the roof of damaged home in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Golden Meadow, La.

Trying to Keep the Roof on in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Trying to Keep the Roof on in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley

While the petrochemical industry keeps blowing it off.

Aug 19, 2022 / Michael Esealuka

Afghanistan Soldier Sunset

What the Military’s Recruitment Crisis Means for America What the Military’s Recruitment Crisis Means for America

The human frailties that hinder enlistment are symptoms of something more sinister than a military lacking bodies.

Aug 17, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino

McDonald’s workers striking against sexual harassment

With This Fast-Food Bill, California Could Help All Essential Workers With This Fast-Food Bill, California Could Help All Essential Workers

Gavin Newsom may have a chance to prove his commitment to the working class.

Aug 16, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

pregnant woman with a laptop

Democrats Are Holding Up a Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers Democrats Are Holding Up a Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has enough votes to pass if brought to the floor and would bring meaningful relief for thousands of pregnant workers.

Aug 16, 2022 / Bryce Covert

Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building

The Twilight Years of American Hegemony The Twilight Years of American Hegemony

What could better fit an America in decline than a president in decline, the more radically so the better?

Aug 15, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt

A sign that reads

Philly Tenants Are Fighting on the Front Lines of the Low-Income Housing Crisis Philly Tenants Are Fighting on the Front Lines of the Low-Income Housing Crisis

As rents skyrocket, cities can’t afford to lose low-income housing like West Philadelphia’s UC Townhomes.

Aug 11, 2022 / Chris Gelardi

Steven Thrasher on “The Viral Underclass”

Steven Thrasher on “The Viral Underclass” Steven Thrasher on “The Viral Underclass”

The Nation spoke with Thrasher about who makes up the viral underclass—the subject of his new book—and what we should do to confront the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Aug 11, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Charlotte Rosen

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks in front a sign that reads,

The Bloody Money Trail From the Qatar World Cup to the LA Olympics The Bloody Money Trail From the Qatar World Cup to the LA Olympics

Qatar is a human rights nightmare, but LA power brokers preparing for the 2028 Olympics don’t seem to care.

Aug 10, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Residents of Jean-Rabel sit on sacks of food from the World Food Program.

The OAS Admits Culpability in the Destruction of Haiti The OAS Admits Culpability in the Destruction of Haiti

The tragedy is that given the condition in which international rule has left the country, Haiti simply cannot solve its problems alone.

Aug 10, 2022 / Amy Wilentz

Student Debt Cancellation

What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement? What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement?

With President Biden announcing his decision on student debt relief soon, advocates for forgiveness are ready to celebrate, reflect, and continue the fight.

Aug 10, 2022 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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