“The Nation” Names New Columnists Spencer Ackerman, Adolph Reed Jr., and Jane McAlevey “The Nation” Names New Columnists Spencer Ackerman, Adolph Reed Jr., and Jane McAlevey
From the forever wars to the culture wars to the battle for economic justice, they join an award-winning roster of Nation voices at a pivotal moment in our country’s history.
Feb 20, 2023 / Press Room
Janet Malcolm, Reluctant Memoirist Janet Malcolm, Reluctant Memoirist
Why was one of the most gifted nonfiction writers of her generation so uncomfortable writing about herself?
Feb 20, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Vivian Gornick
Erdoğan Can’t Hide Any Longer Erdoğan Can’t Hide Any Longer
In Turkey, millions of people are suffering from a natural disaster without timely government aid. Meanwhile, Erdogan is planning for his next election.
Feb 17, 2023 / Ece Temelkuran
You Do Not, Under Any Circumstances, “Gotta Hand It to” Ron DeSantis You Do Not, Under Any Circumstances, “Gotta Hand It to” Ron DeSantis
Pamela Paul's latest New York Times op-ed argues that the left should take a lesson from the right-wing Florida governor.
Feb 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington
"Mr. President, we must not allow…a balloon gap!"
Feb 6, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Mainstream Media’s Fearmongering About Trans Kids Is Nothing But Clickbait The Mainstream Media’s Fearmongering About Trans Kids Is Nothing But Clickbait
In a transphobic world, parents of trans children have every reason to worry. It’s craven for journalists to take advantage of that fear.
Jan 31, 2023 / McKenzie Wark
Victor Navasky: A Generous, Mischievous, Endlessly Entertaining Genius Victor Navasky: A Generous, Mischievous, Endlessly Entertaining Genius
The Nation’s former publisher remembers his former partner and lifelong friend.
Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / Hamilton Fish
Republicans Are Trapped by Their Party’s Anti-Abortion Extremism Republicans Are Trapped by Their Party’s Anti-Abortion Extremism
Riled up anti-choice activists ensure that the fight over abortion will continue to dominate elections.
Jan 27, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Victor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World Victor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World
A brief note on a 40-year apprenticeship.
Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / D.D. Guttenplan
Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023 Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023
Editor of The Nation, 1978–1995; editorial director and publisher, 1995–2005.