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Protesters in Bordeaux, France, some in yellow vests, take part in a national mobilization alongside secondary school and university students, climate activists, and farmers on October 17, 2026.

The Specter of Lepenism Looms Over France’s Social Crisis The Specter of Lepenism Looms Over France’s Social Crisis

Joining forces with the “yellow vests,” youth demonstrators are raising the alarm in a country falling to the far right.

Oct 19, 2026 / Harrison Stetler

US Senate candidate James Talarico poses for photos after speaking at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

James Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism James Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism

He’s not the only progressive doing it.

Oct 19, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Donald Trump walks on the south lawn of the White House on October 18, 2026.

Even Republicans Are Waking Up to Trump’s Corruption Even Republicans Are Waking Up to Trump’s Corruption

And, somewhat shockingly, so are Democratic elites.

Oct 19, 2026 / Jeet Heer

ICE

ICE ICE

In your face.

Oct 19, 2026 / OppArt / André Carrilho

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch arrive to attend the New York City Police Department Memorial Wall on October 13, 2026.

Mamdani Can No Longer Avoid the Issue of the NYPD Mamdani Can No Longer Avoid the Issue of the NYPD

The mayor has been able to put difficult questions about policing on the back burner—until now.

Oct 19, 2026 / Tisya Mavuram

Why Democratic Leaders Keep Waging War on the Young

Why Democratic Leaders Keep Waging War on the Young Why Democratic Leaders Keep Waging War on the Young

The party's silver-haired establishment is caught up in an existential culture war.

Oct 19, 2026 / Feature / Elizabeth Spiers

Charli XCX performing in San Francisco.

The Genius of Charli XCX The Genius of Charli XCX

On her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, the musician embraces rock.

Oct 19, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Bijan Stephen

On the Fernald campus. From left to right: Walter Jr, Walter Sr., Tom (the eventual father of Barbara and Winton), Helen (the author’s great-grandmother), and Katherine.

My Family’s Dark, Hidden History With Institutionalization My Family’s Dark, Hidden History With Institutionalization

My great-great-grandfather was the namesake of an infamous institution for the disabled. From long-neglected records of the property, the lives of forgotten people were uncovered....

Oct 17, 2026 / Oliver Egger

A protester at a climate and peace rally in New York City on April 18, 2022.

Abby Martin on the Climate Cost of US Empire Abby Martin on the Climate Cost of US Empire

The filmmaker discusses military pollution, her reporting in Hawai’i, and why the climate and antiwar movements belong together.

Oct 16, 2026 / Shilpi Chhotray

The White Man Can Always Take What You Have

The White Man Can Always Take What You Have The White Man Can Always Take What You Have

In this week's Elie v. US, our justice correspondent breaks down the real message of the attacks on Ilhan Omar. Plus: the anti-trans case that will come for us all.

Oct 16, 2026 / Elie Mystal

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