Wendy Brown: A Conversation on Our “Nihilistic” Age Wendy Brown: A Conversation on Our “Nihilistic” Age
The Nation spoke with the political theorist about the multifront crisis of the post-Trump era and the moral and intellectual commitments of scholars and higher education.
Jan 10, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
“The Subject of Painting Is Paint”: On Frank Bowling “The Subject of Painting Is Paint”: On Frank Bowling
The British artist's work challenges all notions you might have about the relationship between politics and aesthetics.
Jan 10, 2024 / Books & the Arts / John-Baptiste Oduor
Mike Johnson’s Art of the Deal Mike Johnson’s Art of the Deal
Kevin McCarthy drew the ire of his Republican colleagues when he brokered a spending agreement last year. His successor has now done the same.
Jan 9, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Democrats and the Left: A Mutual Dependency Democrats and the Left: A Mutual Dependency
Mass movements stoke the fires of popular discontent, but only the state can pass laws and overhaul key institutions.
Jan 9, 2024 / Michael Kazin
Meet Ralph Nader’s Rebellious CEOs Meet Ralph Nader’s Rebellious CEOs
Can business legitimately earn its social license in a time of crisis?
Jan 9, 2024 / Vincent Stanley
The Idea of the Nation-State Is Synonymous With Genocide The Idea of the Nation-State Is Synonymous With Genocide
A conversation with political theorist Mahmood Mamdani on the inherent violence at the heart of a nation-building project, the war in Gaza, and the changing meaning of homeland.
Jan 9, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Francis Wade
The Sickness Behind Calling the January 6 Criminals “Hostages” The Sickness Behind Calling the January 6 Criminals “Hostages”
Trump has made defending the thugs who stormed the Capitol a central plank of the GOP platform.
Jan 8, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Biden’s Pro-Democracy Message Is Too Negative and Too Narrow Biden’s Pro-Democracy Message Is Too Negative and Too Narrow
A winning campaign needs more than just revulsion at the January 6 coup.
Jan 8, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Do as I Say, Not as I Do Do as I Say, Not as I Do
The comforting lessons in good will and friendship Apple, Netflix, and Disney flaunt are benign distractions that deflect attention from their two-fisted business behavior.
Jan 8, 2024 / Peter Biskind
Gaza Gaza
The bombing of Gaza has killed at least 21,000 people, mostly civilians, women, and children.
Jan 8, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo