Political Figures

Takes one to know one: Sammy “the Bull” Gravano, former underboss of the Gambino crime family, who confessed to 19 murders when he testified against his boss, John Gotti, is a fan of President-elect Trump.

Donald Trump’s Government of Gangsters Donald Trump’s Government of Gangsters

Who is being naïve now?

Dec 2, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Anthropocene Matrix

Anthropocene Matrix Anthropocene Matrix

Bro-bots.

Dec 2, 2024 / Steve Brodner

The Clock Is Ticking

The Clock Is Ticking The Clock Is Ticking

For a cruel new America.

Dec 2, 2024 / OppArt / Judy Polstra

Joe Rogan and RFK Jr.

RFK Jr. Is Scary. His Online Fans Might Be Scarier. RFK Jr. Is Scary. His Online Fans Might Be Scarier.

To understand RFK Jr.'s rightward shift, we need to examine the Internet culture that fostered his growth—and which the Harris campaign ignored.

Dec 2, 2024 / Maya Vinokour

Healing USA

Healing USA Healing USA

Honoring BIPOC should be as American as Thanksgiving.

Nov 29, 2024 / OppArt / Airco Caravan

Forgotten Recent History

Forgotten Recent History Forgotten Recent History

Igniting resentment, exploding war.

Nov 27, 2024 / OppArt / Seth Tobocman

Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk pose for a photo as they attend UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York, in November 2024.

Somehow, Americans Are Liking Trump Better Every Day Somehow, Americans Are Liking Trump Better Every Day

The incoming administration's cabinet appointments are a bizarre disaster. So why are the president-elect's approval ratings going up?

Nov 26, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Low Skill Club

Low Skill Club Low Skill Club

Takeover dreams.

Nov 26, 2024 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

Scott Bessent speaks at the National Conservative Conference in Washington, DC, July 10, 2024.

Only a Working-Class Party Can Challenge Donald Trump’s Corruption Only a Working-Class Party Can Challenge Donald Trump’s Corruption

GOP plutocracy thrives as long as Democrats remain beholden to Wall Street.

Nov 26, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Some Post-Election Reminders

Some Post-Election Reminders Some Post-Election Reminders

We’re all still processing Harris’s defeat. Here are some points to keep in mind before the infighting gets too venomous.

Nov 26, 2024 / Robert L. Borosage for The Nation

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