The Great American State Fair’s Great Belly Flop The Great American State Fair’s Great Belly Flop
How a Trump-centric celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial succumbed to terrible weather and worse planning.
Jul 7, 2026 / Amanda Moore
The “Merge” With AI Has Already Begun The “Merge” With AI Has Already Begun
As AI insinuates itself into every corner of our lives, many of us are growing inured to the push to digitize the whole world—including humanity itself.
Jul 7, 2026 / Émile Torres
The World Cup Meets Casino Capitalism The World Cup Meets Casino Capitalism
FIFA’s new prediction market partners cast a shadow over the people’s game.
Jul 7, 2026 / Jules Boykoff
The Fight for New York’s Street Vendors Isn’t Over The Fight for New York’s Street Vendors Isn’t Over
After years of criminalization and confiscation, New York’s street vendors have won long-overdue reforms. Now the city must make good on its promises.
Jul 7, 2026 / Nazrin Nahar
Maine Democrats Must Replace Graham Platner Now Maine Democrats Must Replace Graham Platner Now
The Senate seat can be saved, but the window to act is going to close in days, not weeks.
Jul 6, 2026 / Steve Phillips
Trump Is Trying to Rig the World Cup Trump Is Trying to Rig the World Cup
FIFA has a long history of corruption, and now soccer’s governing body is again bending to the will of an autocrat.
Jul 6, 2026 / Dave Zirin
How Zohran Mamdani Saved the Fourth of July How Zohran Mamdani Saved the Fourth of July
The mayor’s fighting patriotism bested Trump’s rantings and Obama’s evasions.
Jul 6, 2026 / Jeet Heer
The Supreme Court Undermines Immigrant Rights The Supreme Court Undermines Immigrant Rights
New decisions restrict legal safeguards and signal a significant shift in US immigration law.
Jul 6, 2026 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo
After Tragedy, a Network of Universities Takes on Healing Together After Tragedy, a Network of Universities Takes on Healing Together
When violent incidents shatter campuses, universities look to those who have endured similar tragedies for guidance on helping students move forward.
Jul 6, 2026 / StudentNation / Cate Latimer