Welcome to the Era of the AI-Powered War Machine Welcome to the Era of the AI-Powered War Machine
How a clique of unhinged techno-optimists is putting humanity at risk.
A Trial by Fire for Tisch and Mamdani, New York’s Premier Odd Couple A Trial by Fire for Tisch and Mamdani, New York’s Premier Odd Couple
How this weekend’s failed attack outside Gracie Mansion could reinforce the strange-bedfellows alliance between the mayor and the police commissioner.
A Motto for All Health Workers: Resist, Resist, Resist A Motto for All Health Workers: Resist, Resist, Resist
Doing our work and keeping our heads down isn’t a victory. We need to fight this regime every day, in every way.
How Misogyny Fuels Fascism How Misogyny Fuels Fascism
Nina Burleigh, the Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, and Annie Wilkinson speak to Laura Flanders about the sexism at the heart of Trumpism.
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Trump’s War in Iran Opens a Foreign Policy Debate Democrats Can No Longer Avoid Trump’s War in Iran Opens a Foreign Policy Debate Democrats Can No Longer Avoid
Mar 12, 2026 / Blaise Malley
Trump Wants to Criminalize Dissent. This Texas Case Could Help Him Do It. Trump Wants to Criminalize Dissent. This Texas Case Could Help Him Do It.
Mar 12, 2026 / Sara Van Horn
How a Rocket in Iran Reverberates in Gaza How a Rocket in Iran Reverberates in Gaza
Mar 12, 2026 / Hassan Herzallah
Is AIPAC Doomed? Is AIPAC Doomed?
Rep. Summer Lee: The Fight for Environmental Justice Is Far From Over Rep. Summer Lee: The Fight for Environmental Justice Is Far From Over
Mar 12, 2026 / Summer Lee
Should Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028? Should Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028?
Mar 12, 2026 / The Debate / David Faris and Daraka Larimore-Hall
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Is AIPAC Doomed?
The Man Who Would Be the Face of the Anti-Trump West
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How Larry Ellison’s Acquisition Binge Began in Hawaii How Larry Ellison’s Acquisition Binge Began in Hawaii
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How the Israeli Tail Wags the American Dog How the Israeli Tail Wags the American Dog
From the Archive
March 3rd, 2011: The Spirit of Wisconsin The Spirit of Wisconsin
How Scott Walker’s unionbusting spurred a popular uprising.
Politics
The Corporate Media Is Head Over Heels for the Iran War The Corporate Media Is Head Over Heels for the Iran War
Donald Trump’s attack may be surreal, unjustified, and illegal. But that’s not stopping the press from turning the propaganda dial way up.
Why Can’t Top Democrats Just Say “No War With Iran”? Why Can’t Top Democrats Just Say “No War With Iran”?
The response to what could be the biggest geopolitical disaster of the 21st century is foot-dragging, silence, and sleepy, feigned opposition long after the deed is done.
New York City Hospitals Fold to Trump. Will Zohran Mamdani Defend Trans Care? New York City Hospitals Fold to Trump. Will Zohran Mamdani Defend Trans Care?
As a candidate, Zohran Mamdani made promises to New York City’s trans community. With two hospital systems ending trans youth care, he’s now facing his first test.
Books & the Arts
The Fictitious Capital of HBO’s Industry The Fictitious Capital of HBO’s “Industry”
In the show’s fourth season, everyone has a story to sell and very few are true.
Tehching Hsieh—an “Artist Without Art” Tehching Hsieh—an “Artist Without Art”
In his performances, he questioned whether or not an artwork needed to supply a specific meaning in order to generate a feeling.
World
The Iranian Voices America Isn’t Hearing The Iranian Voices America Isn’t Hearing
We need to listen to those who oppose both the Islamic Republic’s authoritarianism and foreign military escalation.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the San Quintín Justice Plan Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the San Quintín Justice Plan
Field workers’ highway blockades send a warning to Mexico’s president.
This Minnesota Winter Is the New Prague Spring This Minnesota Winter Is the New Prague Spring
I’ve studied Czechoslovakia in 1968. I live in Minneapolis. The similarities between the historic invasion and the current ICE “surge” are scary.
Features
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The Long Shadow of the “Jewish Question” The Long Shadow of the “Jewish Question”
After the Holocaust, Israel was hailed as the solution to an essentially antisemitic debate. Now, as another genocide unfolds—in Gaza—Jews are once again questioning the question….
How the Far Right Won the Food Wars How the Far Right Won the Food Wars
RFK’s MAHA spectacle offers an object lesson in how the left cedes fertile political territory.
How Heidi Reichinnek Saved Germany’s Left How Heidi Reichinnek Saved Germany’s Left
The co-leader of Die Linke helped rescue the party and make it into a political force. But can she beat back Germany’s ascendant far right?
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