Emmeline Clein A conversation with P.E. Moskowitz about the chemical imbalance theory of depression, the false schism between prescription and recreational drugs, and collective psychic pain. The post What Are Drugs For? appeared first on The Nation.
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The Killing of Charlie Kirk Is Part of a Terrible New Era of Political Violence
Jeet Heer Wide-open gun culture and hyper-polarization are bringing the "years of lead" to the USA. The post The Killing of Charlie Kirk Is Part of a Terrible New Era of Political Violence appeared first on The Nation.
Why Is “The Washington Post” Whitewashing Epstein’s Stomach-Churning Birthday Book?
Chris Lehmann In their social circle, Trump and Epstein were so identified as predators that the pair trafficking young women would be instantly recognized as fodder for a joke. The post Why Is “The Washington Post” Whitewashing Epstein’s Stomach-Churning Birthday...
Threads of Solidarity: Journalists Killed in Gaza
Rosa Borrás Community embroidery action, with PueblaXPalestina collective, Pyramid Park, Cholula, Mexico, August 2025. The post Threads of Solidarity: Journalists Killed in Gaza appeared first on The Nation.
The Cubs Should Ban Charlie Kirk From Wrigley Field
Dave Zirin, Gus O’Connor Trump is threatening to occupy Chicago, and his “youth” leader Charlie Kirk is getting photo ops with the Cubs’ infielders. The post The Cubs Should Ban Charlie Kirk From Wrigley Field appeared first on The Nation.
Community Land Trusts Are Standing Up to New York City’s Worst Landlords
Aviva Stahl New legislation could accelerate a growing movement of tenants who refuse to be at the mercy of developers and want to take ownership of their communities resources. The post Community Land Trusts Are Standing Up to New York City’s Worst Landlords appeared...
Trump Could Soon Strip Student Loan Forgiveness From Millions of Borrowers
Ángel Rentería Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program could deem organizations and governments “ineligible employers” if they don’t align themselves with the president’s agenda. The post Trump Could Soon Strip Student Loan Forgiveness From Millions of...
That Wild “Wired” Article Is Not a Case Against Surrogacy
Sophie Lewis It’s a horror story about Silicon Valley, and an extreme example of what happens when we conceive of children as property. The post That Wild “Wired” Article Is Not a Case Against Surrogacy appeared first on The Nation.
The Lost Souls of the Internet
Laila Lalami In Searches, Vauhini Vara probes the ways that we rely on the Internet and how we periodically attempt to free ourselves from its grip. The post The Lost Souls of the Internet appeared first on The Nation.
Susan Choi’s Big Novel of History
Sarah Chihaya In Illuminations, Choi examines the tragedies—past and present—that haunt a family living in Japan. The post Susan Choi’s Big Novel of History appeared first on The Nation.
How Did Republican Fashion Go From Blazers to Belligerence?
Derek Guy Trump and his cronies’ style reflects a platform where grievance is currency and performance is power. The post How Did Republican Fashion Go From Blazers to Belligerence? appeared first on The Nation.
The Power of France’s Pro-Israel Lobby
Serge Halimi, Pierre Rimbert Netanyahu says Israel is fighting a “shared war” in defense of Western values. In France, as elsewhere, it’s a message that has found powerful advocates—and not just on the right. The post The Power of France’s Pro-Israel Lobby appeared...