The Week of Colonial Fever Dreams From a Sundowning Fascist The Week of Colonial Fever Dreams From a Sundowning Fascist
The news was a firehose of stories of authoritarian behavior. We can’t let ourselves drown.
Jan 16, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Self-Appointed King of Venezuela Self-Appointed King of Venezuela
The United States attacks Venezuela and captures President Maduro. Trump claims that the US will “run” the country for oil interests.
Jan 16, 2026 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo
Puerto Rico’s Mothers Against War Turn to Revolutionary Love Puerto Rico’s Mothers Against War Turn to Revolutionary Love
Formed to oppose the Iraq War, Madres Contra La Guerra have now spent decades trying to end Puerto Rico’s role at the center of the US war machine in Latin America.
Jan 16, 2026 / Andrea Contreras
Trump’s Predatory Danger to Latin America Trump’s Predatory Danger to Latin America
The United States is now a superpower predator on the prowl in its “backyard.”
Jan 13, 2026 / Peter Kornbluh
Hell Cats vs. Hegseth Hell Cats vs. Hegseth
Meet the military women who are fighting to win purple districts for the Democrats and put the defense secretary on notice.
Jan 13, 2026 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The “Donroe” Doctrine Is Dangerous The “Donroe” Doctrine Is Dangerous
Trump’s brazen violation of international law destabilizes global security.
Jan 13, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Nichols
Europe Signs Up for More Humiliation by Trump Europe Signs Up for More Humiliation by Trump
As the post–Cold War order cracks up, the fault lines don’t just run through the Atlantic, but Europe itself.
Jan 9, 2026 / David Broder
European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump’s New Imperialism European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump’s New Imperialism
NATO allies don’t want to confront Trump’s aggression. But they may ultimately not have a choice.
Jan 9, 2026 / Jeet Heer