New ‘Nation’ Editor D.D. Guttenplan Names Jeet Heer National-Affairs Correspondent and Jane McAlevey Strikes Correspondent New ‘Nation’ Editor D.D. Guttenplan Names Jeet Heer National-Affairs Correspondent and Jane McAlevey Strikes Correspondent
Heer and McAlevey join a growing cohort of diverse and dynamic Nation voices committed to providing a deeper understanding of the world as it is—and as it could be.
Jun 18, 2019 / Press Room
Take Action Now: Support Local Journalists Take Action Now: Support Local Journalists
Subscribe to your local paper, then help protect the news industry from Big Tech and President Trump.
Jun 11, 2019 / NationAction
Inside the Fake News Factory Inside the Fake News Factory
The “Enemy of the People” is at it again!
Jun 11, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The World’s Dismal Convergence on Press Freedom The World’s Dismal Convergence on Press Freedom
Western reporters used to be markedly freer than their colleagues in the Arab world. Can they still claim that privilege?
Jun 11, 2019 / Thanassis Cambanis
Trump’s Charges Against Julian Assange Would Effectively Criminalize Investigative Journalism Trump’s Charges Against Julian Assange Would Effectively Criminalize Investigative Journalism
Ever since the Pentagon Papers case, an Espionage Act loophole has been waiting for a president thuggish enough to make use of it.
May 31, 2019 / Bruce Shapiro
Opposing Julian Assange’s Extradition Is Essential—Even if You Dislike Him Opposing Julian Assange’s Extradition Is Essential—Even if You Dislike Him
Why the indictment of the WikiLeaks publisher is an attack on freedom of the press.
May 31, 2019 / Jon Wiener
How Did Russiagate Begin? How Did Russiagate Begin?
Why Barr’s investigation is important and should be encouraged.
May 30, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
Daniel Ellsberg: Espionage and Julian Assange Daniel Ellsberg: Espionage and Julian Assange
Plus Robert Pollin on Medicare for All and Alyssa Battistoni on climate politics.
May 30, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The Law Being Used to Prosecute Julian Assange The Law Being Used to Prosecute Julian Assange
Since 1917, the US government has used the Espionage Act to restrict freedom of speech, to imprison activists and whistle-blowers, and to dismantle progressive organizations.
May 30, 2019 / Feature / Miriam Schneir
Why We Challenged Singapore’s ‘Fake News’ Legislation Why We Challenged Singapore’s ‘Fake News’ Legislation
Activist victories against Singapore’s ruling party are close to impossible—but we kept fighting, because we had no other option.
May 30, 2019 / Kirsten Han