Sasha Abramsky California is showing what a state with vast resources and progressive political leadership can do if it sets its mind to reform. The post The Biggest Blue State Is Ready to Invest in Its People appeared first on The Nation.
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AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project
Ezra Oliff-Lieberman In the name of supporting Israel, the lobbying group has created a new super PAC that is only too happy to boost candidates that threaten our democracy. The post AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project appeared first on The Nation.
‘We Are Not Terrified. We Are Tenacious.’
JoAnn Wypijewski Life against death in Buffalo. The post ‘We Are Not Terrified. We Are Tenacious.’ appeared first on The Nation.
George W. Bush Stumbles into a Moment of Truth
Jeet Heer Former president’s gaffe reminds us that his launching of a criminal war still demands justice The post George W. Bush Stumbles into a Moment of Truth appeared first on The Nation.
The School Board Culture War
John Nichols Republicans are pushing national wedge issues to the local level, but smart progressives are beating them. The post The School Board Culture War appeared first on The Nation.
Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn
Joan Walsh Will he host a Fox show after his defeat? Or show up in headlines for indulging his gun-love or democracy-hate? Either way, the poison he spewed is still with us. The post Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn appeared first on The Nation.
There’s No Place for Bystanders in the Coming Abortion Battle
Robert Lipsyte Sixty years ago, it seemed remarkably clear how crucial it was that men stop leaving women to face this nightmare essentially alone—and it still does. The post There’s No Place for Bystanders in the Coming Abortion Battle appeared first on The...
How It Actually Sounded: Gene Santoro, 1948–2022
Gene Seymour A superb reporter whose journalism will remain a vivid and reliable record of its time. The post How It Actually Sounded: Gene Santoro, 1948–2022 appeared first on The Nation.
Nations Are Nowhere on Their Climate Commitments, and Too Few Journalists Are Holding Them Accountable
Andrew McCormick At a time of many crises, new climate reporting from The Guardian shows just how far off-target we’ve come. The post Nations Are Nowhere on Their Climate Commitments, and Too Few Journalists Are Holding Them Accountable appeared first on The Nation.
If These Walls Could Talk
Holly Ballard Martz Women’s right to choose under attack again. The post If These Walls Could Talk appeared first on The Nation.
The Disastrous History of Rikers
Kay Gabriel How a failed agenda of jail reform produced one of the country's most infamous penal colonies. The post The Disastrous History of Rikers appeared first on The Nation.
Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma
Nan Levinson In the face of war’s atrocities, the tyranny of the immediate can be overwhelming—even for those committed to peace. The post Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma appeared first on The Nation.