Liam Scott How a globe-trotting attorney is trying to win the release of the famed Hong Kong publisher. The post The Campaign to Free Jimmy Lai appeared first on The Nation.
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Franz Kafka’s Best Friend
Jonathan Lethem Kafka’s late story about a philosopher dog, like most of his stories about animals, is really about our lost humanity. The post Franz Kafka’s Best Friend appeared first on The Nation.
The Eviction Kings
Thomas Birmingham One of Israel’s biggest companies is taking over huge swaths of US real estate—and tenants are paying the price. The post The Eviction Kings appeared first on The Nation.
The Price of Health
Martha Lewis Inflation is soaring, and healthcare costs are skyrocketing. The post The Price of Health appeared first on The Nation.
The New Ballroom
Calvin Trillin The post The New Ballroom appeared first on The Nation.
Militarism’s Violence Poisons Everyone—Even Soldiers
Kelly Denton-Borhaug The systematic violence of American militarism has shaped all our lives, including the soldiers who have come to realize that they were used to perpetrate it. The post Militarism's Violence Poisons Everyone—Even Soldiers appeared first on The...
The Bill to End the Shutdown Is Full of Giveaways to Republicans
Joan Walsh The alleged “compromise” is a boon for the GOP, and especially those who helped Trump dispute the 2020 election results. The post The Bill to End the Shutdown Is Full of Giveaways to Republicans appeared first on The Nation.
This Winter, Give the Gift of Hope
Katha Pollitt The state of the world has been looking dark. Helping our fellow human beings is one way to add some light. The post This Winter, Give the Gift of Hope appeared first on The Nation.
Letters From the December 2025 Issue
Our Readers First times as tragedy… Worth the price?… The Nation replies… Distrust by design (Web -only)… The post Letters From the December 2025 Issue appeared first on The Nation.
How Can We Fix American Democracy?
Nicholas Lemann Preserving our democracy is as urgent a task as ever, but the question is how. The post How Can We Fix American Democracy? appeared first on The Nation.
Democrats Should Have Let Republicans Kill the Filibuster
Elie Mystal Instead of caving on the shutdown, Democrats should have waited for the GOP to cave on Trump’s demand to scotch this antidemocratic tactic. The post Democrats Should Have Let Republicans Kill the Filibuster appeared first on The Nation.
Letters From the December 2025 Issue
Our Readers First times as tragedy… Worth the price?… The Nation replies… Distrust by design (Web -only)… The post Letters From the December 2025 Issue appeared first on The Nation.