From Full Employment to Racial Democracy From Full Employment to Racial Democracy
In the second half of the 20th century, Black politics began to shift away from its focus on economic inequality.
Jun 29, 2023 / Column / Adolph Reed Jr.
In Israel, Palestinian Imprisonment Continues Even After Death In Israel, Palestinian Imprisonment Continues Even After Death
The policy of postmortem detention leaves grieving families without closure.
Jun 29, 2023 / Nevin Kallepalli
From Rikers Island to City Hall: Yusef Salaam’s Ultimate Exoneration From Rikers Island to City Hall: Yusef Salaam’s Ultimate Exoneration
Falsely imprisoned as one of the “Central Park Five,” Yusef Salaam will likely become Harlem’s next city council member. His top antagonist, Donald Trump, is likely heading to pris...
Jun 28, 2023 / Joan Walsh
After the Deluge: Turkey Extends Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Rule After the Deluge: Turkey Extends Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Rule
With his opposition defeated and demoralized, Turkey's autocratic president now has a free hand.
Jun 28, 2023 / Kaya Genç
The Anti-Abortion Movement Gets a Dose of Post-“Roe” Reality The Anti-Abortion Movement Gets a Dose of Post-“Roe” Reality
A year after the Dobbs decision, some leaders in the movement are contending with the fact that abortion bans are more unpopular, and far less effective, than they expected.
Jun 28, 2023 / Amy Littlefield
Men Overboard Men Overboard
Why the right can never outgrow the masculinity crisis.
Jun 28, 2023 / Anthony Conwright
The Supreme Court Has Foiled the GOP’s Latest Attempt to Destroy Democracy The Supreme Court Has Foiled the GOP’s Latest Attempt to Destroy Democracy
A 6-3 majority rebuffed an extremist Republican plot to subvert the electoral process.
Jun 28, 2023 / Elie Mystal
The Long and Sometimes Lost History of Trans The Long and Sometimes Lost History of Trans
To borrow a phrase from the photographer and activist Samra Habib, “We have always been here”—or, at least, people somewhat like us have always been here.
Jun 28, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Stephanie Burt
Introducing Elie Mystal’s New Podcast, “Contempt of Court” Introducing Elie Mystal’s New Podcast, “Contempt of Court”
The Nation’s favorite legal mind is here to fix America’s least democratic institution.
Jun 27, 2023 / Press Room
The Paris Olympics Are Developing a Familiar Stench The Paris Olympics Are Developing a Familiar Stench
A recent raid shows that the Olympic corruption follies aren’t going anywhere.
Jun 27, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff