“The Nation” 2025 Wrapped

Keith Preston

7 months ago

DECEMBER 26, 2025

The Nation 2025 Wrapped

This year was filled with a lot of big news. But according to The Nation’s analytics, the stories you liked most were those about right-wing pundits, politicians, and financiers—from the assasination of Charlie Kirk, to the revelation of Elon Musk’s drug use, and the death of Hulk Hogan. Take a look back below at The Nation’s year, wrapped. You’ll find pieces by Dave Zirin, Elizabeth Spiers, Leah Abrams, and more.

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Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning

The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division.

ELIZABETH SPIERS

This Executive Order Reveals the Trump-Musk Endgame

A recent order aimed at destroying independent regulatory agencies isn’t just about taking control of the state—it’s a giant cash-grab in disguise.

ELIE MYSTAL

How the “Subversive Genius” of Kendrick Lamar Sent Trump Home a Loser

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kendrick Lamar’s collective of geniuses made this the Super Bowl we needed.

DAVE ZIRIN

Elon Musk’s Real Drug Problem Is Much Worse Than You Think

What happens when you mix ketamine, ecstasy, and mushrooms with far-right ideology? Spoiler: The results aren’t pretty.

JEET HEER

The Cruel World According to Stephen Miller

How did he become the Trump era’s architect of hate?

DAVID KLION

Let’s Not Forget Who Charlie Kirk Really Was

The right-wing influencer did not deserve to die, and we shouldn’t forget the many despicable things he said and did.

JOAN WALSH

The Epstein Scandal Is Snowballing

And Republicans are running scared.

JOAN WALSH

Why Democrats Won’t Throw a Real Punch

Faced with existential threats from the right, the Democratic leadership remains timid; faced with demands for justice from the left, it goes on the attack.

DAVE ZIRIN

When I Was John Fetterman

I was one of the senator’s most dedicated consultants—until I saw a side of him that made me sick.

LEAH ABRAMS

Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab

In the 1980s, the professional wrestler portrayed himself as an all-American hero—but he was really a “jabroni” the entire time.

DAVE ZIRIN

Our January 2026 Issue: The Fierce and Joyous Face of the LA Resistance

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