
These Dis-United States
The country and the nation: Fifty writers and artists report on the states of our dis-union.
Editorial

Happy 160th Anniversary to “The Nation”!
Since 1865, we’ve held fast in our belief in the liberating power of simply telling people the truth.

How “Dobbs” Unleashed a Breathtaking Disregard for Human Rights
In this new era of Jane Crow, the right to choose is not only a question of bodily autonomy in life, but even in death.

The GOP Is Trying to Destroy Your Medicaid
Republicans are trying to ram through some of the most harmful anti-welfare policies in living memory.

How Jeffrey Goldberg and “The Atlantic” Blew “the Biggest Story of the Year”
Given advance warning of an impending war crime, the former cheerleader for the Iraq war decided his priority was to protect his scoop.

“The Nation” Endorses Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander in the New York City Democratic Primary
New Yorkers deserve better than Andrew Cuomo.

The Formidable Intellect and Comprehensive Passions of Elizabeth Pochoda (1941–2025)
The former literary editor of The Nation brought her curiosity, wit, and singular editorial instincts to nearly every corner of New York media.

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 It Feels Like to Starve
What we are witnessing now in Gaza is not a famine of nature. It is famine as a weapon of mass destruction.
Column

MAGA’s Bogus Civilization Myth
The Trump administration’s rhetoric echoes the same old fantasy of racial purity that animated the 20th-century right.

When It Comes to Understanding the Dangers Posed by Big Tech, We’re Lost in the Cloud
By treating IT and AI as neutral tools, we obscure our ability to see—and resist—power. If just one of the big three tech giants collapses, societal mayhem could follow.

If Trump Could Make John Wayne the Head of Homeland Security, He Would
Trump’s appeal stems from the way he combines restoration and revolution. His reactionary modernism may have beguiled Silicon Valley, but the rest of us should expect repression.

If an Authoritarian Trump Seizes More Power, Should Blue States Secede?
Sanford Levinson maintains that a peaceful breakup would be preferable to a divided polity, while Tarence Ray argues that the working class must remain united across state lines.

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