Political Figures

Victor Navasky and former editor in chief of Radar magazine Maer Roshan

One “Nation” Under Victor One “Nation” Under Victor

Remembering Victor S. Navasky.

Jan 26, 2023 / Obituary / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Victor Navasky

Victor Navasky, Campaign Manager Victor Navasky, Campaign Manager

One of the former Nation editor and publisher’s greatest escapades came in 1974, when he ran former attorney general Ramsey Clark’s bid for the US Senate.

Jan 26, 2023 / Obituary / John Nichols

Elton John hugs US first lady Jill Biden

While They “Have the Tools,” We Are Still Suffering and Dying in Our Thousands While They “Have the Tools,” We Are Still Suffering and Dying in Our Thousands

In the Orwellian world of White House Covid messaging, some Americans are more equal than others.

Jan 26, 2023 / Gregg Gonsalves

The Original Sin Is We Classify Too Much

The Original Sin Is We Classify Too Much The Original Sin Is We Classify Too Much

How overclassification fails us and harms national security.

Jan 25, 2023 / Elizabeth Goitein

Jeffrey Zients sitting at a table

Biden’s Next Chief of Staff Is a Disaster in the Making Biden’s Next Chief of Staff Is a Disaster in the Making

Prospective pick Jeffrey Zients is a poster boy for corporate predation.

Jan 23, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Keenan, Dnipro, Liz, Bernie, and Deborah

Keenan, Dnipro, Liz, Bernie, and Deborah Keenan, Dnipro, Liz, Bernie, and Deborah

Hell is for heroes.

Jan 20, 2023 / Steve Brodner

Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul campaigning together

Why Is Governor Kathy Hochul Waging War on Her Own Party? Why Is Governor Kathy Hochul Waging War on Her Own Party?

New York’s governor is a relic from a lost world.

Jan 20, 2023 / Jeet Heer

The Left Was Missing in Action From the McCarthy Spectacle

The Left Was Missing in Action From the McCarthy Spectacle The Left Was Missing in Action From the McCarthy Spectacle

Watching the GOP’s circular firing squad during the speaker votes was entertaining, but what do progressive Democrats have to show for rallying round their party’s leadership?

Jan 20, 2023 / D.D. Guttenplan for The Nation

Does Kathy Hochul Really Want to Go Down With Hector LaSalle’s Sinking Ship?

Does Kathy Hochul Really Want to Go Down With Hector LaSalle’s Sinking Ship? Does Kathy Hochul Really Want to Go Down With Hector LaSalle’s Sinking Ship?

The governor’s stubborn embrace of her pick for chief judge has already revealed some troubling truths about her political instincts—and beliefs.

Jan 19, 2023 / Elie Mystal

Insurrection

Insurrection Insurrection

Democracy under threat.

Jan 19, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

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