The Nation Magazine, Which Once Supported the First Amendment, Now Celebrates the Silencing of Dissenters

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Twitter and Facebook Just Proved That Deplatforming Works

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January 22, 2021 At long last, Donald Trump has left the White House—but the work of repairing our nation is just getting started. Inside this week's newsletter you'll find case for deplatforming white supremacists, an obituary for the worst administration in modern history, an interview with the woman who lost her election to Glock-toting freshman Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, and much more. EDITOR'S PICK Twitter and Facebook Just Proved That Deplatforming Works The peaceful protests on Inauguration Day show what happens when social media companies refuse to let white supremacists use them to organize and incite violence. Elie Mystal FEATURED How Does Someone Like Lauren Boebert Get Elected? With a lot of help from other far-right Republicans—and an establishment that enabled them. Joan Walsh Farewell to a Monster The past four years have been a collective stress test. The damage is extensive, and it will take a long time for us to heal from Trump's dismal presidency. Sasha Abramsky When Medicare Helped Kill Jim Crow By making health care broadly available, the government helps ensure our freedom. Mike Konczal The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes With unprecedented economic inequality and massive overspending on military expansion, America now looks a lot like 476 CE Rome. Rebecca Gordon WATCH AND LISTEN Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh Plus Barbara Ransby on Biden and Black America and Gary Younge on the storming of the Capitol. Start Making Sense, Jon Wiener Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes The hall-of-fame triathlete and six-time member of Team USA joins the show to talk about the war on trans youth. Dave Zirin Support The Nation's Journalism Ensure that progressive, independent journalism encourages debate, foments change, and lifts up the voices of those fighting for justice continues at a moment when we need it most. Donate Today Nation Events • Shop • Travels Not yet a subscriber of The Nation? Get one year of unlimited digital access for just $14.95. Subscribe