Elon Musk’s Mortal Threat to Democracy Elon Musk’s Mortal Threat to Democracy
The world’s richest man—saying he’s “wised up” to the fiction of self-government—is leveraging his wealth to sway elections, threaten Congress, and alter the global balance of pow...
Oct 26, 2026 / David Futrelle
Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling
It’s a familiar line in the midterms: Anti-trans attacks are a “distraction” from “kitchen-table” issues. That sends a chilling message about whose rights are worth fighting for.
Oct 20, 2026 / Jessica Kant
Elon Musk’s James Talarico Smear Blew Up In His Face Elon Musk’s James Talarico Smear Blew Up In His Face
But that doesn’t mean the danger from Musk’s lies is over.
Oct 12, 2026 / Jeet Heer
We Need More Pro-Trans Politicians. This Group Thinks It Knows How to Get Them. We Need More Pro-Trans Politicians. This Group Thinks It Knows How to Get Them.
Talking to Tyler Hack, who leads the nation’s only political action group dedicated solely to getting trans rights supporters elected.
Oct 6, 2026 / Elsie Carson-Holt
What Gen Z Actually Wants, According to the DNC's Youngest Member What Gen Z Actually Wants, According to the DNC's Youngest Member
Milan van Dam says Gen Z is the generation that is most empathetic toward their peers.
Oct 6, 2026 / StudentNation / Cate Latimer and Alice Scott
PSA: Trump Continues to Commit Crimes PSA: Trump Continues to Commit Crimes
While the president is unlikely to face any consequences for his patently illegal, taxpayer-funded ads, it’s essential to remember he should.
Sep 30, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Susan Collins Is Corrupt. She Still Might Be Reelected. Susan Collins Is Corrupt. She Still Might Be Reelected.
Despite being embroiled in scandal, the Maine senator is benefiting from Democratic Party divisions.
Sep 25, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Transphobia Isn’t Winning Votes. But It Is Making Our Lives Much Worse. Transphobia Isn’t Winning Votes. But It Is Making Our Lives Much Worse.
Trans people must now live out another election cycle knowing our friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors are being flooded with agitprop designed to dehumanize us.
Sep 24, 2026 / Gillian Branstetter
Letters From the October 2026 Issue Letters From the October 2026 Issue
The long shadow of AIPAC… The AI revolution will not be televised… Speaking of taxes… Reporting on abortion… (online only)
Sep 8, 2026 / Our Readers
Is the Israel Lobby Doomed? Is the Israel Lobby Doomed?
Pro-Israel influence over US politics is weaker than ever—but that doesn’t mean the lobby’s demise is inevitable.
Sep 3, 2026 / Feature / Daniel Levy