Why AOC Made Her Egg Freezing Public Why AOC Made Her Egg Freezing Public
By sharing her fertility-preservation attempts, AOC invites us to consider how to really support families.
Sep 1, 2026 / Elizabeth Gregory
The USS “Lincoln” Is Part of a Long History of Naval Mistreatment The USS “Lincoln” Is Part of a Long History of Naval Mistreatment
The ship has been out to sea for the longest stretch of time without a port call in modern history. Effects on physical and mental health are dire.
Aug 31, 2026 / Jasper Craven
What’s Fueling Loneliness—and Polarization—in America Today? What’s Fueling Loneliness—and Polarization—in America Today?
The loss of third places is one reason.
Aug 31, 2026 / Juhie Bhatia
Confessions of an AI Editor Confessions of an AI Editor
At the start-up I worked for, I was judged not by my ability to be a good reader but by my capacity to become one with a machine.
Aug 29, 2026 / Diya Isha
Killing Our Mother Killing Our Mother
Data centers swallowing resources and killing the environment.
Aug 28, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
Meta Has Suffered a Huge Blow—but the Reckoning Can’t End Here Meta Has Suffered a Huge Blow—but the Reckoning Can’t End Here
The company has been forced to pay billions in fines and overhaul some of its most destructive practices. Hopefully there’s more where that came from.
Aug 27, 2026 / David Futrelle
Will Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Be Good for People, or Profits? Will Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Be Good for People, or Profits?
The drug giant restricted access to its Covid vaccine to protect its bottom line. Will history repeat itself now?
Aug 27, 2026 / Gregg Gonsalves
Have We Forgotten Covid’s Lessons? Have We Forgotten Covid’s Lessons?
This summer’s deadly heat calls for news coverage based on science, not ideology.
Aug 20, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard