How I Fight Racism in the World and Within Me How I Fight Racism in the World and Within Me
After George Floyd was killed, I questioned ways I’d been toning down my Blackness.
Nov 25, 2021 / StudentNation / Eli Elvin
Those Whiny Nazis Are Now Broke Nazis, Too Those Whiny Nazis Are Now Broke Nazis, Too
A victory for plaintiffs in Charlottesville is a warning to other blockheads looking to import white supremacist violence to diverse cities: It will cost you.
Nov 24, 2021 / Joan Walsh
The Whiniest Nazis Could Still Destroy Our Country The Whiniest Nazis Could Still Destroy Our Country
It’s easy to mock the white supremacists on trial for planning the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville—but that shouldn’t distract us from how frightening they are.
Nov 22, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Francia Márquez Mina Confronts Colombia’s “Politics of Death” Francia Márquez Mina Confronts Colombia’s “Politics of Death”
The first Black woman to run for president in Colombia has ignited a movement.
Nov 22, 2021 / Juan Mejia and Olivia Heffernan
Kyle Rittenhouse Has Gotten Away With Murder—as Predicted Kyle Rittenhouse Has Gotten Away With Murder—as Predicted
Rittenhouse’s acquittal is not a “miscarriage” of justice, as some might claim. It is our white justice system working as intended.
Nov 19, 2021 / Elie Mystal for The Nation
The Trap at the Poland–Belarus Border The Trap at the Poland–Belarus Border
Why the Polish ruling party turned a minor border crisis into an “existential threat.”
Nov 19, 2021 / David Ost
There’s Still Time to Save Julius Jones There’s Still Time to Save Julius Jones
Julius Jones’s execution is scheduled for today. More than 6 million people have signed a petition pleading for Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to call it off.
Nov 18, 2021 / Karlos K. Hill and Julius Jones
Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink
Finland is vulnerable to the same threats that confront democracies across the EU—the popular appeal of nativist parties, polarized political discourse, and cyber-bullying of minor...
Nov 18, 2021 / David Kirp
A Cop Is Finally in Trouble for Using Excessive Force—Against Dogs A Cop Is Finally in Trouble for Using Excessive Force—Against Dogs
Why can’t we expect at least this much from the courts when it comes to Black people?
Nov 17, 2021 / Column / Elie Mystal