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Trump’s Reason for War in Iran?
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trumps-reason-for-war-in-iran/
Published: March 3, 2026 13:30
Peter Kuper Obliterating the Epstein files at any cost. The post Trump’s Reason for War in Iran? appeared first on The Nation.
What Will Be Left After the University of Texas Destroys Itself?
Published: March 3, 2026 10:00
Aaron Boehmer UT-Austin has collapsed its race, ethnic, and gender studies into a single program while a new policy asks faculty to avoid “controversial” topics. But the attacks won’t end there. The post What Will Be Left After the University of Texas…
Why Can’t Top Democrats Just Say “No War With Iran”?
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/iran-war-democrats-schumer-jeffries/
Published: March 2, 2026 20:33
Sarah Lazare, Adam Johnson The response to what could be the biggest geopolitical disaster of the 21st century is foot-dragging, silence, and sleepy, feigned opposition long after the deed is done. The post Why Can’t Top Democrats Just Say “No War…
Larry Summers, We Knew Ye Too Well
https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/larry-summers-harvard-epstein-files/
Published: March 2, 2026 17:05
Maureen Tkacik The former Harvard president and Treasury secretary has resigned over humiliating disclosures in the Epstein files. But will that be enough to keep an ardent neoliberal down? The post Larry Summers, We Knew Ye Too Well appeared first on…
This Is an Unnecessary, Unauthorized, and Unconstitutional War
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/iran-war-congress-war-powers-act/
Published: March 2, 2026 15:10
John Nichols Congress has a duty to take up War Powers resolutions and assert its primacy over matters of war and peace. The post This Is an Unnecessary, Unauthorized, and Unconstitutional War appeared first on The Nation.
Trump and Netanyahu Want to Turn Iran Into a Failed State
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/iran-war-trump-netanyahu-failed-state/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:48
Jeet Heer This war looks designed to cause maximum chaos and instability. The world will pay a high price. The post Trump and Netanyahu Want to Turn Iran Into a Failed State appeared first on The Nation.
Will There Be Justice for Survivors?
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/will-there-be-justice-for-survivors/
Published: March 2, 2026 13:30
Andrea Arroyo The Epstein files have renewed scrutiny of alleged misconduct by powerful figures, including Donald Trump and Prince Andrew, raising ongoing questions about accountability and justice. The post Will There Be Justice for Survivors? appeared…
New York City Hospitals Fold to Trump. Will Zohran Mamdani Defend Trans Care?
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/langone-sinai-trans-care-zohran-mamdani/
Published: March 2, 2026 10:00
Sophie Hurwitz As a candidate, Zohran Mamdani made promises to New York City’s trans community. With two hospital systems ending trans youth care, he’s now facing his first test. The post New York City Hospitals Fold to Trump. Will Zohran Mamdani…
The War on Terror Paved the Way for Trump's Rise—Now He's Making It His Own
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/trump-war-on-terror-dhs/
Published: March 2, 2026 10:00
Spencer Ackerman Only the total abolition of the DHS can restore freedom. The post The War on Terror Paved the Way for Trump's Rise—Now He's Making It His Own appeared first on The Nation.
The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War
https://www.thenation.com/podcast/archive/ttom-030226/
Published: March 1, 2026 10:00
Jeet Heer Matt Duss on why Congress is reluctant to stand up to illegal and stupid war. The post The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War appeared first on The Nation.
Jesse Jackson Reshaped the Democratic Party
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/jesse-jackson-reshaped-the-democratic-party/
Published: February 27, 2026 17:45
Richard Kreitner The candidate may have started as a long-shot contender, but The Nation always took him—and his impact on political history—seriously. The post Jesse Jackson Reshaped the Democratic Party appeared first on The Nation.
The State of the Game Show
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/newsletter-state-of-the-union/
Published: February 27, 2026 17:30
Elie Mystal In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores how Trump’s State of the Union turned authoritarian violence into a titillating event. Plus Kansas’s vile ban on driving-while-trans and XBox’s depressing AI turn. The post The…
The Children of Dilley
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/the-children-of-dilley/
Published: February 27, 2026 15:41
Steve Brodner Downfall. The post The Children of Dilley appeared first on The Nation.
Binance’s MAGA-Branding Strategy
https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/binance-crypto-trump/
Published: February 27, 2026 13:10
Jacob Silverman The world’s largest crypto exchange often operates beyond the reach of the law. Now its helping to enrich the Trump family. The post Binance’s MAGA-Branding Strategy appeared first on The Nation.
The American Universities Programming Israel’s Killer Drones
Published: February 27, 2026 10:00
Julian Cooper Industry partnerships in higher education are pushing STEM graduates into the business of weapons manufacturing and genocide profiteering. The post The American Universities Programming Israel’s Killer Drones appeared first on The…
The Red State–Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/healthcare-divide-governors-health-alliance/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:00
Abdullah Shihipar Whether or not you have access to independent, scientifically sound public health guidance may depend on how your state voted for governor. The post The Red State–Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone appeared first…
For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-sotu-mussolini/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:00
Sasha Abramsky It was most mendacious State of the Union in US history. It was also the longest. The post For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation appeared first on The Nation.
Clarence Thomas Just Struck Another Blow to Black Power
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/clarence-thomas-mail-usps-case/
Published: February 26, 2026 16:18
Elie Mystal In his majority ruling in a sleeper case about mail delivery, Thomas opened the door to a new way for Republicans to suppress the Black vote. The post Clarence Thomas Just Struck Another Blow to Black Power appeared first on The Nation.
Trump Is in the Epstein Files Over 1 Million Times!
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trumps-in-the-epstein-files-over-one-million-times/
Published: February 26, 2026 13:30
Tjeerd Royaards They can’t redact deep ties. The post Trump Is in the Epstein Files Over 1 Million Times! appeared first on The Nation.
How Trump and His Allies Are Working to Depress Turnout, Immediate Voters and Steal the 2026 Election
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-midterm-elections-voting-rights/
Published: February 26, 2026 10:00
Katrina vanden Heuvel Time to save America from the SAVE America Act. The post How Trump and His Allies Are Working to Depress Turnout, Immediate Voters and Steal the 2026 Election appeared first on The Nation.
Democrats Should Launch a “Nuremberg Caucus” to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/democrats-nuremberg-caucus-trump-administration-crimes/
Published: February 26, 2026 10:00
Aaron Regunberg Administration officials and their collaborators must know that if they break the law they will be punished. There must not be impunity for those attacking our democracy. The post Democrats Should Launch a “Nuremberg Caucus” to…
Mamdani Meets a Second Snow Crisis With Enhanced Resolve—and a Little Luck
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/mamdani-snowstorm-budget/
Published: February 26, 2026 10:00
D.D. Guttenplan The mayor mobilized New York's resources nimbly and creatively. Now, on to the budget The post Mamdani Meets a Second Snow Crisis With Enhanced Resolve—and a Little Luck appeared first on The Nation.
The Planet-Sized Hole in Trump’s State of the Union Address
https://www.thenation.com/article/environment/trump-state-of-the-union-address-climate-change/
Published: February 26, 2026 10:00
Ilana Cohen Although climate change received no attention during the president’s speech, Americans must continue to find new ways of making progress against the ongoing environmental crisis. The post The Planet-Sized Hole in Trump’s State of the Union…
State of the Union: Not Good—Plus, Jackie Robinson v. Paul Robeson
Published: February 25, 2026 10:00
Jon Wiener Trump’s State of the Union speech was predictable, but revealing of his state of mind. John Nichols has our analysis. The post State of the Union: Not Good—Plus, Jackie Robinson v. Paul Robeson appeared first on The Nation.
#Listen2Workers
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-working-class-democrats-election-2028/
Published: February 25, 2026 10:00
Greg Kaufmann How winning people’s trust involves listening to their challenges, ambition, ideas and stories. The post #Listen2Workers appeared first on The Nation.
The State of the Union Was a Rally for an Ailing Strongman
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/donald-trump-sotu-2026/
Published: February 25, 2026 06:01
Chris Lehmann An increasingly unpopular Trump lurched from plodding teleprompter readings to gothic MAGA fantasies in his long-winded speech. The post The State of the Union Was a Rally for an Ailing Strongman appeared first on The Nation.
Summer Lee knows the Real State of the Union
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/summer-lee-state-of-the-union-response/
Published: February 24, 2026 15:56
John Nichols The progressive representative from Pennsylvania will speak truth to Trump’s power tonight. The post Summer Lee knows the Real State of the Union appeared first on The Nation.
The Giant Mess Behind the Supreme Court’s Tariffs Ruling
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/supreme-court-tariffs-major-questions/
Published: February 24, 2026 12:01
Elie Mystal The 6-3 decision was a rare victory, but it was crafted out of conflicts that leave almost nothing certain—including future tariff rulings. The post The Giant Mess Behind the Supreme Court’s Tariffs Ruling appeared first on The Nation.
Zohran Mamdani Is Putting Corporate Sick-Leave Cheats on Notice
Published: February 24, 2026 10:00
Prajwal Bhat Zohran Mamdani announced that the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will investigate employers where more than half their workers take no paid time off in a given year. The post Zohran Mamdani Is Putting Corporate Sick-Leave…
The State of the Union Will Be Even Worse Than Trump’s Polling Numbers
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-state-of-the-union-preview-2026/
Published: February 24, 2026 10:00
Jeet Heer What’s a flopping demagogue to do? Lash out at his enemies, pretend he’s doing great, and bore us all into submission. The post The State of the Union Will Be Even Worse Than Trump’s Polling Numbers appeared first on The Nation.
Trump’s Iran War Could Be an Even Bigger Catastrophe Than Iraq
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-iran-war-threats-iraq/
Published: February 23, 2026 15:15
Jeet Heer Remarkably, Trump seems on the verge of outdoing George W. Bush in reckless, stupid militarism. The post Trump’s Iran War Could Be an Even Bigger Catastrophe Than Iraq appeared first on The Nation.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the San QuintĂn Justice Plan
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/mexico-sheinbaum-dissent-workers/
Published: February 23, 2026 10:00
David Bacon Field workers’ highway blockades send a warning to Mexico’s president. The post Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the San QuintĂn Justice Plan appeared first on The Nation.
I’m a Journalist on SNAP. Here’s What I Saw During the Latest Food Crisis
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/journalist-on-snap-food-crisis/
Published: February 21, 2026 10:30
Gabbriel Schivone As for virtually all SNAP recipients, my benefits have never been enough to cover monthly food expenses. Meanwhile, Trump calls any food aid at all “un-American.” The post I’m a Journalist on SNAP. Here’s What I Saw During the Latest…
Trump’s Attack on the Supreme Court Was Unhinged Even for Him
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-supreme-court-tariff-conspiracy/
Published: February 20, 2026 20:34
Chris Lehmann The president went on a wild rant alleging that the justices who struck down his tariffs were part of a vast global conspiracy to destroy him. The post Trump’s Attack on the Supreme Court Was Unhinged Even for Him appeared first on The…
No… Yuck!
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/no-yuck/
Published: February 20, 2026 16:43
Steve Brodner The thing. The post No… Yuck! appeared first on The Nation.
Why Trump Is Trying to Steal Jesse Jackson’s Glory
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-jesse-jackson-black-voters/
Published: February 20, 2026 15:03
Jeet Heer The president wants you to know he had a Black friend, sort of. The post Why Trump Is Trying to Steal Jesse Jackson’s Glory appeared first on The Nation.
The Primary Win That Stunned Democrats Everywhere
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/analilia-mejia-new-jersey-primary-aipac-ice/
Published: February 20, 2026 10:00
Arvin Alaigh Analilia Mejia’s upset victory in New Jersey offers invaluable insights about the past and present of liberal politics in America. The post The Primary Win That Stunned Democrats Everywhere appeared first on The Nation.
Trump’s FCC Accidentally Gives Democrats a Boost
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-fcc-stephen-colbert-hate-machine/
Published: February 20, 2026 10:00
Sasha Abramsky MAGA’s hate machine is—at least temporarily—sputtering. The post Trump’s FCC Accidentally Gives Democrats a Boost appeared first on The Nation.
MAGA’s Reaction to the Epstein Files Reveals Total Moral Collapse
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/epstein-maga-trump-morals/
Published: February 20, 2026 10:00
Kali Holloway The right’s moral charade was always going to be undone by the Trump of it all. The post MAGA’s Reaction to the Epstein Files Reveals Total Moral Collapse appeared first on The Nation.
Trump’s Threats to Free Speech Aren’t New to Black Journalists
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/trump-free-speech-press-black-journalists-nabj/
Published: February 20, 2026 10:00
Atarah Israel Two years after Trump’s infamous invitation to the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention, the organization is adapting and bracing for escalating hostility. The post Trump’s Threats to Free Speech Aren’t New to Black…