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The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions mean the agency will no longer process claims regarding harassment, the denial of bathroom use, or discrimination in hiring, firing, or promotion on the basis of ...

Apr 14, 2026 / Bryce Covert

Josephine Rios of Service Employees International Union–United Healthcare Workers West, asks a delivery robot if it wants to sign a petition to tax billionaires, in Koreatown, Los Angeles, on March 21, 2026.

15 Bucks a Signature: The Crisis of Money in US Politics Is Growing 15 Bucks a Signature: The Crisis of Money in US Politics Is Growing

The fight over California’s billionaire tax is just the latest symptom of a crisis that has escalated since 2010.

Apr 14, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pope Leo XIV, during his flight to Algeria on April 13, 2026, responds to questions regarding President Donald Trump's recent statements.

Trump’s Deranged, One-Way Feud With Pope Leo Trump’s Deranged, One-Way Feud With Pope Leo

He’s finally met someone he can’t bully.

Apr 13, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Right-wing populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts as he speaks to voters at an election campaign rally in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, on April 10, 2026, two days before parliamentary elections, in which he suffered a crushing defeat.

Orbán Is a Loser Orbán Is a Loser

Hungary shows how to beat an autocrat at the ballot box.

Apr 13, 2026 / Paul Hockenos

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the sociopathic poster boy for Silicon Valley's “high agency” revolution.

How a “New York Times” Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy How a “New York Times” Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

A profile of an AI healthcare start-up overlooked the creaky business model behind it, as well as the tech sector’s worship of “high agency.”

Apr 13, 2026 / David Futrelle

A screenshot from an Iranian video mocking Pete Hegseth.

How Iran Won the Meme Wars How Iran Won the Meme Wars

While Donald Trump panders to MAGA, Iranian satire is reaching a global audience.

Apr 13, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Running on Empty

Running on Empty Running on Empty

Gas prices soar along with death toll in Iran.

Apr 13, 2026 / OppArt / Paul Karasik

The Last Cheap Ride

The Last Cheap Ride The Last Cheap Ride

The collapse of intercity bus service isn’t an accident of the market. It’s the result of treating transportation as a privilege.

Apr 13, 2026 / Zachary Shell

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

The Death of an AI Whistleblower The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Suchir Balaji sought to expose OpenAI’s data abuses. Did it come at the expense of his own life?

Apr 13, 2026 / Feature / Jacob Silverman

Oil infrastructure in Abbeville, Louisiana, on March 27, 2026.

Judges Overseeing Landmark Oil Cases Have Financial Stakes in Oil Companies Judges Overseeing Landmark Oil Cases Have Financial Stakes in Oil Companies

A dozen federal judges are hearing hugely significant cases against oil companies in Louisiana—while having direct connections to some of those same companies.

Apr 13, 2026 / Garrett Hazelwood

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