Political Figures

Knicks fans celebrate winning the eastern conference championship against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 25, 2026, in New York City.

Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment

New York City hates Trump—but that won’t stop him from attending tonight’s NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden.

Jun 8, 2026 / Dave Zirin

These College Students Are Getting in ICE’s Way

These College Students Are Getting in ICE’s Way These College Students Are Getting in ICE’s Way

Brown students have formed a neighborhood organizing group that uses courthouse patrols, rapid-response alerts, and mass mobilization to disrupt ICE’s Rhode Island operations.

Jun 8, 2026 / StudentNation / Paul Hudes

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner at a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour event in Portland, Maine, on May 25, 2026.

Graham Platner and the Rise of White-Male Identity Politics Graham Platner and the Rise of White-Male Identity Politics

Platner’s rocket to stardom reflects something ugly that’s developed, not only on the right but the left as well.

Jun 5, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Guns and Noses

Guns and Noses Guns and Noses

Burn units.

Jun 5, 2026 / Steve Brodner

Students attend a rally to protest ICE in lower Manhattan

An Uncertain Future for NYC Student Activism An Uncertain Future for NYC Student Activism

A controversial bill is proposing that NYPD create a plan for instituting anti-protest buffer zones around many NYC schools.

Jun 3, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

Stick ’Em Up, Taxpayers!

Stick ’Em Up, Taxpayers! Stick ’Em Up, Taxpayers!

Trumps brazenly robs the Treasury.

Jun 2, 2026 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes

Upon Reflecting

Upon Reflecting Upon Reflecting

Dead pool.

Jun 1, 2026 / OppArt / Rob Rogers

Crime Slush Fund

Crime Slush Fund Crime Slush Fund

For MAGA.

May 29, 2026 / OppArt / Mark Kaplan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent displays an article on the proposed $250 banknote featuring an image of President Donald Trump during a news conference at the White House on May 28.

America’s Authoritarian Remodel Is Well Underway America’s Authoritarian Remodel Is Well Underway

There’s an ick factor to Trumpism that is getting worse by the day.

May 29, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) speaks in front of a memorial composed of shoes and backpacks, symbolizing those killed in the bombing of the Minab elementary school and other civilians in Iran, in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2026.

Democrats Can’t Avoid a Reckoning With Gaza Democrats Can’t Avoid a Reckoning With Gaza

We can’t defend democracy while upholding elite impunity

May 28, 2026 / Matthew Duss

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