THE NATION MAGAZINE – JULY/AUGUST 2026

THE NATION MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Amy Goodman on press freedom, Bernie Sanders on fighting oligarchy, Elie Mystal on our rights, Zohran Mamdani on patriotism, and more!

On “The Nation” and Empire

Our magazine has refused to accept what contributor Gore Vidal once described as the “cozy unremitting war” that puts this country in a state of conflict, year after year. Katrina vanden Heuvel for The Nation

Tom Paine’s Fight

The pamphleteer’s insistence that America live up to its revolutionary vows still rings true 250 years later. John Nichols

Can America Experience a New Birth of Freedom?

Five progressive leaders offer a powerful reminder of the country’s unfinished journey.

Bernie Sanders’s Revolution

The senator may be remembered as a bridge between the promise of America and the fulfillment of that promise. Jeet Heer

PROSPECT MAGAZINE —— JULY 2026 PREVIEW

PROSPECT MAGAZINE: The latest issue features … With the UK facing yet another change of prime minister, Ravi Gurumurthy outlines a bold plan for Labour to get our economy moving. Plus, as the World Cup begins, David Goldblatt writes on the power of the great global festival of our times

A plan for Britain

Labour lacks a philosophy or a plan for government. A few simple changes could transform the country’s fortunes

Political chaos has made Britain the ‘new Italy’

The turnover of prime ministers is high, and expectations for the next one are low

Conservatives and the British Right

Anglofuturism and ‘decline porn’: the Brave New Worlds of the right

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

After U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes, Trump Issues New Threat

President Trump said Iran would “pay the price” for taking “too long to negotiate” an agreement to end the war.

How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs

As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.

The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine

Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between a progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested Republican senator.

3 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Election Results

A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’

Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations.