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Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks at the Federalist Society's 2023 Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner.

The Supreme Court’s Latest Abortion Ruling Is a Cynical Ploy The Supreme Court’s Latest Abortion Ruling Is a Cynical Ploy

While the court voted to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, conservatives made it clear that this is only a temporary victory—one they will overturn after the election.

Jun 27, 2024 / Elie Mystal

John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon stand at podiums during one of their four debates in 1960.

The Lost Lessons of the First Televised Presidential Debates The Lost Lessons of the First Televised Presidential Debates

In 1960, The Nation asked a collection of thinkers and critics to grapple with the significance of the televised debates between Nixon and Kennedy. Here’s what they said.

Jun 27, 2024 / Column / Richard Kreitner

Felon for President?

Felon for President? Felon for President?

Unfit for any office.

Jun 27, 2024 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

Activists hold a rally outside of the US Supreme Court Building on April 22, 2024, in Washington, DC.

“Whose Streets? Our Streets!”: Grants Pass v. The People “Whose Streets? Our Streets!”: Grants Pass v. The People

It’s past time for us to declare as a nation that our people are not disposable.

Jun 27, 2024 / Cori Bush and Stephanie Sena

Kids eating school lunch

Thanks to These Activists, in New Mexico Schools There Is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch Thanks to These Activists, in New Mexico Schools There Is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch

Universal free school meals are a popular and effective way to help kids remain engaged in learning and boost local agriculture. Why does it take such a fight to make them policy?...

Jun 26, 2024 / Nora De La Cour

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is bowman-flag-getty.jpg Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) lost his bid for reelection to New York’s 16th Congressional District.

Jamaal Bowman Didn’t Lose Because of AIPAC Jamaal Bowman Didn’t Lose Because of AIPAC

Their astonishing spending mattered less than how the congressman’s Jewish constituents weighed his words and actions.

Jun 26, 2024 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Joe Biden spaeaks during a campaign rally at Pearson Community Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 4, 2024.

With His Immigration Policy, Biden Capitulates to the Right’s Racist Agenda With His Immigration Policy, Biden Capitulates to the Right’s Racist Agenda

Trump’s strategy has been clear: stoke fear about immigration to secure more votes. Biden shouldn’t be following in his footsteps.

Jun 26, 2024 / Silky Shah

Mideast Bahrain US Military

Venture Capitalists Are Gunning for New Frontiers in Techno-War Venture Capitalists Are Gunning for New Frontiers in Techno-War

These corporate promoters of a new way of war view themselves as a new breed of patriots, ready and able to successfully confront the military challenges of the future.

Jun 26, 2024 / William D. Hartung

The Rise of Fascist Candidates

The Rise of Fascist Candidates The Rise of Fascist Candidates

From Europe to South America, authoritarians are crawling out.

Jun 26, 2024 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Surgeons performing C-Section in operating room

A New Florida Law Allows C-Sections Outside of Hospitals A New Florida Law Allows C-Sections Outside of Hospitals

The bill, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, permits the procedure in so-called “advanced birthing centers.”

Jun 25, 2024 / Adam Gaffney

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