Trump Official Says It Won’t Investigate the Killing of Renee Good Trump Official Says It Won’t Investigate the Killing of Renee Good
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche makes clear that the Department of Justice won’t look into the death of Renee Good—but that won’t stop Minnesota from investigating.
Jan 19, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Zohran Mamdani Takes on the Gig Economy’s Wage Thieves Zohran Mamdani Takes on the Gig Economy’s Wage Thieves
New York City is suing a delivery app for stealing workers’ pay—signaling that under Mamdani, gig companies can no longer break the law with impunity.
Jan 19, 2026 / Prajwal Bhat
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream: Love Against Racism Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream: Love Against Racism
As Dr. King reminded us, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” His words continue to call us toward justice, compassion, and the power of love to confront racism.
Jan 19, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World
A new book tells the story of the island-nation’s transformation into a central hub for technological development and manufacturing.
Jan 19, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Yangyang Cheng
A Civil Rights Veteran Revisits the Summer of 1965 A Civil Rights Veteran Revisits the Summer of 1965
The white college student supported Black voters in segregated Alabama, and began documenting the front lines of the voting rights fight, which locals continue to disregard.
Jan 19, 2026 / Q&A / Alexandra Marvar
The People vs. ICE The People vs. ICE
Across the country, neighbors are working together to protect one another from Trump’s immigration crackdowns.
Jan 19, 2026 / Michelle Chen
Notes on Transsexual Surgery Notes on Transsexual Surgery
An abundance of plastic surgery is not a net good. But discussions over its morality would be better off viewing it less as unfettered desire and more as self-determination.
Jan 17, 2026 / Grace Byron
This Is Not Solidarity. It Is Predation. This Is Not Solidarity. It Is Predation.
The Iranian people are caught between severe domestic repression and external powers that exploit their suffering.
Jan 16, 2026 / Sina Toossi
Kristallnacht in Minnesota Kristallnacht in Minnesota
Tipping point USA.
Jan 16, 2026 / Steve Brodner
It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading
In this week’s Elie V. US, our justice correspondent explores the fecklessness of the Democratic Party, MAGA racism, and fighting despite unwinnable odds.
Jan 16, 2026 / Elie Mystal