"On September 15, Vice President JD Vance attacked The Nation while hosting The Charlie Kirk Show. In a clip seen millions of times, Vance singled out The Nation in a dog whistle to his far-right followers. Predictably, a torrent of abuse followed. Throughout our 160 years of publishing fierce, independent journalism, we've operated with the belief that dissent is the highest form of patriotism."
"To correct the record on Vance's false claims about the source of our funding: The Nation is proudly reader-supported by progressives like you who support independent journalism and won't be intimidated by those in power. Vance and Trump administration officials also laid out their plans for widespread repression against progressive groups. Instead of calling for national healing, the administration is using Kirk's death as pretext for a concerted attack on Trump's enemies on the left."
Vice President JD Vance attacked The Nation on September 15 while hosting The Charlie Kirk Show, singling out the magazine in a dog-whistle to far-right followers and prompting a torrent of abuse after a widely seen clip. The Nation emphasizes 160 years of independent journalism and a belief that dissent is the highest form of patriotism, noting criticism from both major parties and that the White House reads the magazine. The Nation denies Vance's claims about its funding, stating it is reader-supported by progressives. The statement warns of plans by Vance and Trump officials for repression of progressive groups and urges donations to defend a free press.
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