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Elie Mystal The Nation’s justice correspondent previews the court’s coming term—and explains why it will never stand up to Trump. The post The Supreme Court v. Democracy appeared first on The Nation.

Jeet Heer Facing rebukes from the courts, Stephen Miller and Elon Musk are threatening the independence of the judiciary. The post Trump’s Minions Are Trying to Terrorize Judges Into Submission appeared first on The Nation.

Marina Magloire A recent book on her career in publishing makes the case that the great American novelist should also be seen as a pathbreaking editor. The post “To Free Someone Else”: Toni Morrison the Book Editor appeared first on The Nation.

Max B. Sawicky Trump’s OMB director has suggested he’ll institute mass firings and agency closures, but no one in the White House seems to grasp the economic impact of such moves. The post Will Russell Vought Be the Grim Reaper of the Government Shutdown? appeared...

Julie Huynh With platforms like Boston University’s “TerrierGPT,” the pressure for students to use AI is coming from colleges themselves, even as researchers warn of the long-term consequences. The post What Happens When Universities Offer a “Critical Embrace” of AI?...

Phyllis Bennis The plan for Gaza does not promise an end to Israel‘s genocide—but does promise indefinite occupation. The post Trump and Netanyahu’s 20-Point Gaza Ultimatum appeared first on The Nation.

Jeet Heer Trump’s attacks on alleged drug boats are illegal acts of murder. But too many Democrats are shying away from calling the president out. The post Democrats Must Oppose Trump’s War on Venezuela appeared first on The Nation.

Steve Brodner And Lincoln too. The post Fat Elvis Flies Again appeared first on The Nation.

Steve Brodner Is good. The post Democracy appeared first on The Nation.

Amara McEvoy At a time when our politics is openly hostile to LGBTQ+ rights, communities like New Ways Ministries are offering a vision of religion not as judgment but as sanctuary. The post The Queer Catholic Group Trying to Reclaim the Church appeared first on The...

Mohammed al-Sawwaf A journalist in Gaza debates whether to leave before his entire family is killed or stay so his people’s story is told. The post If the World Can’t Stop the Genocide Against Us, Let It at Least Carry Our Stories appeared first on The Nation.

Aaron Regunberg J.R.R. Tolkien has a message for us: Don’t give in to Trump. The post Trump, Like Sauron, Is Not Inevitable—but Only if We Refuse Despair appeared first on The Nation.