The Nation

The Nation is a monthly magazine that offers a progressive take on American political and cultural news, along with opinions and analysis. It was established on July 6, 1865, as a follow-up to The Liberator, an abolitionist publication created by William Lloyd Garrison, which ceased publication in the same year after the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified. Following this, the magazine expanded its focus and became known as The Nation.

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Mayor Ras Baraka Talks to “The Nation”

1 day ago | thenation.com | Anthony Conwright

May 13, 2025 Mayor Ras Baraka Talks to The Nation Mayor Ras Baraka Talks to “The Nation”On his arrest, the private prison company GEO, and why he believes we’re heading into authoritarianism—but democracy will prevail.
What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

1 day ago | thenation.com | Amy Littlefield

No state allows doctors to “execute” a baby after birth. But a small number of people do seek abortions in the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. While abortions at or after 21 weeks represent less than 1 percent of all abortions, Democrats responding to the GOP talking point seemed more comfortable denying that they happened at all. “Nowhere in America is a woman carrying a pregnancy to term and asking for an abortion,” Kamala Harris shot back at Trump during the debate.
For the Last American Century

1 day ago | thenation.com | Robert Lynn

Poems / May 13, 2025 For the Last American Century Ad Policy This article appears in the June 2025 issue. First, they didn’t let me on the moon. Then didn’t let anyoneafter a while. So children let their dreams get smaller, enoughto fit the pocket of the jean jackets each generation woreevery time they invented irony. Soon, in the cities, downin their white noise canyons, people got on with the getting on. Looked at their feet, mostly.
Don’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Loudmouth Immigration Policy

1 day ago | thenation.com | Ray Suarez

Comment / May 13, 2025 Don’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Loudmouth Immigration PolicyAs a candidate he promised a “massive” crackdown. But since taking office his actions, though designed to be as frightening as possible, have fallen far short of that.
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Why Trump’s Epic Crypto Corruption Will Go Unpunished

2 days ago | thenation.com | Jeet Heer

Politics / May 12, 2025 Why Trump’s Epic Crypto Corruption Will Go UnpunishedThe president is a brazen crook, but Democrats are too compromised to challenge him. Edit Ad Policy Hiding in plain sight: Despite the epic scale of his crypto-linked corruption, Trump is unlikely to ever face justice.
How Crypto Corruption Took Over Washington

3 days ago | thenation.com | Jeet Heer

Ad Policy A cartoon image of US President Donald Trump with Bitcoin tokens at a Coinhero store in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, March 7, 2025. (Leung Man Hei / Bloomberg via Getty Images)Over the last few years, crypto currency has emerged as a political powerhouse, thanks to tens of billions in campaign donations.
World Press, Pope Leo, Sweeney Todd

4 days ago | thenation.com | Steve Brodner

World Press, Pope Leo, Sweeney Todd Edit Ad Policy More from The Nation David Souter Made the Supreme Court More Ideological by Refusing to Be an Ideologue David Souter Made the Supreme Court More Ideological by Refusing to Be an Ideologue David Souter (1939–2025) liked facts, and facts are anathema to movement conservatives. Trump Looks to Libya in His Latest Deportation Scheme Trump Looks to Libya in His Latest Deportation Scheme A judge has halted the plan, but only a fool would believe...
Mothers Don't Need Medals, They Need a Better World For Their Children

5 days ago | thenation.com | Katrina vanden Heuvel

May 11, 2025 Mothers Don’t Need Medals, They Need a Better World For Their ChildrenRepublicans’ pro-motherhood policies are a sham. Democrats have a chance to do better. Edit Ad Policy Children participate in activities at the Head Start classroom in the Carl and Norma Millers Childrens Center on March 13, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland. (Maansi Srivastava / The Washington Post via Getty Images) This article was originally published at The Guardian and is republished here with permission.
David Souter Made the Supreme Court More Ideological by Refusing to Be an Ideologue

5 days ago | thenation.com | Elie Mystal |John Nichols

Obituary / May 9, 2025 David Souter Made the Supreme Court More Ideological by Refusing to Be an IdeologueDavid Souter (1939–2025) liked facts, and facts are anathema to movement conservatives. Ad Policy Supreme Court Justice David Souter. (Diana Walker / Getty Images) Former Supreme Court justice David Souter died on Friday morning at the age of 85. The Supreme Court did not issue a cause of death, reporting only that he died “peacefully” at his home in Concord, New Hampshire.