American Prestige The Nation’s “A Day for Gaza” w/ Jack Mirkinson
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Feb 3, 2026 Jack Merkinson, senior editor at The Nation who led the 'A Day for Gaza' project, explains why the magazine devoted a full day of coverage to Gaza. He discusses the drop in mainstream attention since the ceasefire, ongoing violence and humanitarian obstruction, links between US politics and Gaza, and the range of reporting in the project.
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Full-Site Focus On Gaza
- The Nation turned its entire website over to Gaza coverage for a single day to signal renewed commitment.
- Jack Merkinson warns media attention dropped after the October ceasefire despite ongoing catastrophe.
Coverage Drop After Ceasefire
- Media coverage of Gaza has notably declined since the so-called ceasefire in October.
- Merkinson cites a FAIR study showing the lowest level of coverage since the 2023 genocide began.
Renew Media Commitment
- Renew and sustain coverage of Gaza rather than treating it as a concluded story.
- Use outlet influence to urge other media to recommit and not look away.