Dave Zirin The former president is reconnecting with his fans by using an old playbook: demonize a Black athlete, lie about who they are, and reap the benefits. The post By Attacking Brittney Griner, Trump Signals to His Base: “I’m Still Racist” appeared first on The...
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This Is Life in Paranoid America
William Astore American leaders have driven this society to be ever less trusting and more fearful, in the name of protecting and advancing their wealth, power, and security. The post This Is Life in Paranoid America appeared first on The Nation.
Why Human Rights Advocates Won’t Stop Fighting for Freedom in the Philippines
Bernadette Ellorin, Azadeh Shahshahani Tyrants can be overthrown by the people. The post Why Human Rights Advocates Won’t Stop Fighting for Freedom in the Philippines appeared first on The Nation.
The US Is Bad at Handling Epidemics. Monkeypox Is the Latest Example.
Katrina vanden Heuvel Vaccines are limited, communication is poor, and conspiracy theories abound. The post The US Is Bad at Handling Epidemics. Monkeypox Is the Latest Example. appeared first on The Nation.
SCOTUS vs. EPA
Peter Kuper The Supreme Court enables the polluters. The post SCOTUS vs. EPA appeared first on The Nation.
The Manchin-Schumer Deal Could Pay Off—if Congress Acts
Charles Komanoff If the Inflation Reduction Act survives more or less intact, it could give Democrats the legislative victory they desperately need heading into the midterms. The post The Manchin-Schumer Deal Could Pay Off—if Congress Acts appeared first on The...
Marlen Haushofer’s Bucolic Apocalypse
Missouri Williams Examining an isolated life, in the wake of an unknown cataclysm, The Wall forces its readers to confront their relationship to the natural world. The post Marlen Haushofer’s Bucolic Apocalypse appeared first on The Nation.
Free Jeef Kazadi!
D.D. Guttenplan, The Nation We call on the Democratic Republic of Congo to immediately release a detained journalist. The post Free Jeef Kazadi! appeared first on The Nation.
Pelosi’s Taiwan Gambit
Michael T. Klare The House Speaker attempts to avoid mounting tensions between the US and China. The post Pelosi’s Taiwan Gambit appeared first on The Nation.
Bill Russell Was a Revolutionary
Dave Zirin The death of the basketball legend at 88 should remind us of his courage off the court. The post Bill Russell Was a Revolutionary appeared first on The Nation.
Ignore Joe Manchin’s Comments About Biden and Democrats
Joan Walsh Dissing his own party is part of the West Virginian’s brand. Pay attention to the groundbreaking health, climate, and corporate-tax bill he’s supporting. The post Ignore Joe Manchin’s Comments About Biden and Democrats appeared first on The Nation.
Chalk
Ann Telnaes Mega-lines. The post Chalk appeared first on The Nation.