politics
How Is Mamdani Doing?
Jeet Heer Former Nation editor Don Guttenplan on how Mamdani is balancing pragmatism and principles as he deals with policing,Donald Trump and a tough budget. The post How Is Mamdani Doing? appeared first on The Nation. Source link
In Defense of Being Performative
Ned Resnikoff The critics of “performative politics” misunderstand something fundamental: Democracy survives only when citizens perform it. The post In Defense of Being Performative appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor
Dave Zirin In a union of religion, culture, sports, and politics, a rookie for the New York Knicks broke bread with the youngest mayor in the city’s modern history. The post Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President?
Elie Mystal The emperor is stark naked, but thanks to a misguided legal doctrine, the Republican justices keep insisting he’s fully clothed. The post Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President? appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Mary K. Simkhovitch and the Dream of an Affordable New York
Joshua Freeman A new book revisits the public housing programs of the 1930s. The post Mary K. Simkhovitch and the Dream of an Affordable New York appeared first on The Nation. Source link
The Trump White House’s Vision of War as Nihilist Entertainment
Ben Schwartz In a new X post building on an earlier Hollywood action-clip montage, the White House tries to render the horrors of war as a Wii game. The post The Trump White House’s Vision of War as Nihilist Entertainment appeared first on The Nation. Source link
“I Think I’m Very Intimidating to AIPAC ”
Matthew Vickers An interview with Illinois congressional candidate Daniel Biss. The post “I Think I’m Very Intimidating to AIPAC ” appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: ‘The Emperor Has No Clothes’
Elie Mystal In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent hails Raskin’s bold call-out. Plus, a counterintuitive take on the SAVE Act and a controversial video-game lawsuit. The post Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: ‘The Emperor Has No Clothes’ appeared first on The Nation. Source link
The Iran War Is Spurring Global Anger at America
Jeet Heer Trump’s reckless and unnecessary conflict is hurting allies as well as foes. The post The Iran War Is Spurring Global Anger at America appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Jackass: The Movie
Steve Brodner Clustertrump. The post Jackass: The Movie appeared first on The Nation. Source link