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In Britain, an Election That Could Mark the Beginning of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s End
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/andy-burnham-keir-starmer-makerfield-byelection-labour-party-reform-uk-nigel-farage/
Published: June 12, 2026 18:42
Stanley Reed
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.
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The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/newsletter-homan-ice-new-york/
Published: June 12, 2026 16:32
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent warns of a potential ICE invasion of New York. Plus: The administration escalates its assault on trans rights.
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Staggering Genius
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/staggering-genius/
Published: June 12, 2026 15:44
Steve Brodner
 I LOVE the inflation!
The post Staggering Genius appeared first on The Nation.
Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/graham-platner-lindsey-graham-primary-results/
Published: June 12, 2026 15:38
John Nichols
The anti-establishment Democrat in Maine won much bigger than the establishment Republican in South Carolina.
The post Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham appeared first on The Nation.
Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/our-endorsement-brad-lander-for-congress/
Published: June 12, 2026 14:29
The Nation
“The Nation” backs the NY-10 candidate who has the experience, financial expertise, and progressive vision to be an essential leader in the House.
The post Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress appeared first on The Nation.
The Epstein Scandal Shows the Depth of the White House’s Dysfunction
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-epstein-haberman-book/
Published: June 12, 2026 14:25
Jeet Heer
Infighting and opportunism lead to chaos and endless war.
The post The Epstein Scandal Shows the Depth of the White House’s Dysfunction appeared first on The Nation.
Systemic Racism
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/systemic-racism-3/
Published: June 12, 2026 12:30
André Carrilho
Impression.
The post Systemic Racism appeared first on The Nation.
What Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Payday Is Costing the Rest of Us
https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/elon-musk-space-x-ipo-inequality/
Published: June 12, 2026 11:55
Elizabeth Spiers
The tech mogul will leverage the initial public offering of SpaceX into more sociopathic wealth-hoarding.
The post What Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Payday Is Costing the Rest of Us appeared first on The Nation.
Americans Are Reaching a Financial Breaking Point
https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/economic-insecurity-unrest-broketok/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
Kali Holloway
The majority of Americans are actively stressed about money. The rich have never been richer. No wonder we’re so mad.
The post Americans Are Reaching a Financial Breaking Point appeared first on The Nation.
Trumpworld’s Global War on Multiracial Democracy
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-administration-white-nationalism-europe/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
Sasha Abramsky
White House officials and Elon Musk are now openly promoting blood-and-soil politics across Europe.
The post Trumpworld’s Global War on Multiracial Democracy appeared first on The Nation.
Vengeance Is the Only Thing Trump Has Left
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-revenge-politics-pulte/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
Chris Lehmann
Everything else is going wrong. So the president is turning to his favorite project: settling scores with his many enemies.
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With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/knicks-game-4-nba-finals-history/
Published: June 11, 2026 17:05
Dave Zirin
The bad vibes lifted, and basketball fans witnessed a miracle at Madison Square Garden.
The post With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History appeared first on The Nation.
Breaking Donald Trump’s Cycle of Abuse
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/trump-domestic-violence-presidency/
Published: June 11, 2026 14:16
Michele Goodwin
Trump’s attacks on Americans are nothing short of domestic violence—and we must identify and treat them as such.
The post Breaking Donald Trump’s Cycle of Abuse appeared first on The Nation.
Silicon Valley Is Turning Nurses Into Gig Workers—With Katie J. Wells
https://www.thenation.com/podcast/politics/twsu-061126/
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
Paris Marx
Katie J. Wells joins Paris Marx to discuss how the Uber model is finally coming for healthcare.
The post Silicon Valley Is Turning Nurses Into Gig Workers—With Katie J. Wells appeared first on The Nation.
Inside the Conference Where Conservative Women Let Loose
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/young-conservative-women-turning-point/
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
Amy Littlefield
The mainstreaming of brazen sexism in the conservative movement left the attendees at Turning Point’s women’s summit looking for a soft place to land.
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Is Graham Platner Fit to Be a US Senator?
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/graham-platner-senate-race-democrats-media-hypocrisy-corbin-trent/
Published: June 10, 2026 15:38
Corbin Trent
The Democrats of Maine answered that question.
The post Is Graham Platner Fit to Be a US Senator? appeared first on The Nation.
Trump’s AG Appointee Is a Literal Sock Puppet
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/todd-blanche-is-a-sock-puppet/
Published: June 10, 2026 15:29
Elie Mystal
Todd Blanche might be the most craven Attorney General yet. Thankfully, he’s also incompetent.
The post Trump’s AG Appointee Is a Literal Sock Puppet appeared first on The Nation.
The Entwined History of Capitalism and Race in the Americas and Beyond
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/american-capitalism-and-race/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
Bill Fletcher Jr.
Better to start the history of the United States in 1492 than in 1776.
The post The Entwined History of Capitalism and Race in the Americas and Beyond appeared first on The Nation.
Gen Z’s Ability to Detect AI Is Far Lower Than You’d Expect
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/gen-z-ai-overconfidence-yale-youth-poll/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
Jack Dozier
A new poll revealed that young people are overly confident in their ability to identify AI content.
The post Gen Z’s Ability to Detect AI Is Far Lower Than You’d Expect appeared first on The Nation.
HondurasGate and US Power in Latin America—With José Luis Granados Ceja
https://www.thenation.com/podcast/world/amprest-060926/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
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Tulsa at a Crossroads
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/tulsa-race-massacre-reparations-monroe-racial-justice/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
Kristal Brent Zook
Reparations and restoration on Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day.
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Primary Elections from LA to Maine—Plus AI “Poetry”
https://www.thenation.com/podcast/politics/sms-061026/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
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Inside the Anti-ICE Protests at Delaney Hall
https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/anti-ice-protests-delaney-hall-new-jersey/
Published: June 9, 2026 15:14
Amanda Moore
As federal agents increase the use of force at the facility, demonstrators are adopting new tactics.
The post Inside the Anti-ICE Protests at Delaney Hall appeared first on The Nation.
“Til Death Do You Part”
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/til-death-do-you-part/
Published: June 9, 2026 12:30
Sue Coe
Trump wants another divorce.
The post “Til Death Do You Part” appeared first on The Nation.
Can America Experience a New Birth of Freedom?
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/america-new-birth-freedom/
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
The Nation
Five progressive leaders offer a powerful reminder of the country's unfinished journey.
The post Can America Experience a New Birth of Freedom? appeared first on The Nation.
An Antifascist Guide to the World Cup—With Alex Shephard
https://www.thenation.com/podcast/politics/ff-060826/
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
Matt DaSilva, Aaron Regunberg, Jonathan Smucker
It turns out there’s a not-insignificant intersection between the World Cup, democracy, and authoritarianism.Â
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Trump Wants You Talking About His Manners—Not His Election Lies
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-meet-the-press-welker-election-lies/
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
Chris Lehmann
Don’t let Trump’s blowup on NBC’s Meet the Press distract from what he actually said.
The post Trump Wants You Talking About His Manners—Not His Election Lies appeared first on The Nation.
How Trump Has Boxed Himself Out of a Face-Saving Iran Deal
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/trump-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz/
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
David Faris
By failing to absorb the lessons of Iran’s strategic victories, the White House is on course to turn the present stalemate into a disastrous quagmire.
The post How Trump Has Boxed Himself Out of a Face-Saving Iran Deal appeared first on…
Graham Platner Is About to Find Out Whether Mainers Really Have His Back
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/graham-platner-maine-senate-primary-vote/
Published: June 8, 2026 19:10
John Nichols
Voters, not DC insiders, will determine whether the Senate candidate is credible and viable.
The post Graham Platner Is About to Find Out Whether Mainers Really Have His Back appeared first on The Nation.
Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/knicks-finals-donald-trump/
Published: June 8, 2026 16:06
Dave Zirin
New York City hates Trump—but that won’t stop him from attending tonight’s NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden.
The post Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment appeared first on The Nation.
Fire Bari Weiss!
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/scott-pelley-60-minutes-cbs-news/
Published: June 8, 2026 14:56
Joan Walsh
Which is worse, her political malevolence or her incompetence?
The post Fire Bari Weiss! appeared first on The Nation.
MAGA Roots
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/maga-roots/
Published: June 8, 2026 12:30
Gia Ruiz
Past, present, and hopefully not future.
The post MAGA Roots appeared first on The Nation.
These College Students Are Getting in ICE’s Way
https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/brown-ice-rhode-islan-deportation-defense/
Published: June 8, 2026 09:00
Paul Hudes
Brown students have formed a deportation defense network that uses courthouse patrols, rapid-response alerts, and mass mobilization to disrupt ICE’s Rhode Island operations.
The post These College Students Are Getting in ICE’s Way appeared…
The Spiritual Roots of Change
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/faith-spirituality-social-change-democracy-organizing-deepak-bhargava/
Published: June 8, 2026 09:00
Deepak Bhargava
A President’s Letter.
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Fighting Trump’s Corruption
https://www.thenation.com/podcast/politics/ttom-060726/
Published: June 8, 2026 09:00
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