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Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (L), Democrat of New York, and US House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (R), Democrat of New York, hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 8, 2026.

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.

Mar 2, 2026 / Sarah Lazare and Adam Johnson

At the austerity pulpit: Former treasury secretary Larry Summers delivers the laudation for German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble, the recipient of the 2017 Kissinger Prize, at the American Academy of Berlin.

Larry Summers, We Knew Ye Too Well Larry Summers, We Knew Ye Too Well

The former Harvard president and Treasury secretary has resigned over humiliating disclosures in the Epstein files. But will that be enough to keep an ardent neoliberal down?

Mar 2, 2026 / Maureen Tkacik

Protesters gather at Federal Plaza on February 28, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, to demonstrate against the joint US and Israeli military operation in Iran.

This Is an Unnecessary, Unauthorized, and Unconstitutional War This Is an Unnecessary, Unauthorized, and Unconstitutional War

Congress has a duty to take up War Powers resolutions and assert its primacy over matters of war and peace.

Mar 2, 2026 / John Nichols

President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025

Trump and Netanyahu Want to Turn Iran Into a Failed State Trump and Netanyahu Want to Turn Iran Into a Failed State

This war looks designed to cause maximum chaos and instability. The world will pay a high price.

Mar 2, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Will There Be Justice for Survivors?

Will There Be Justice for Survivors? Will There Be Justice for Survivors?

The Epstein files have renewed scrutiny of alleged misconduct by powerful figures, including Donald Trump and Prince Andrew, raising ongoing questions about accountability and just...

Mar 2, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani attends the New York City Pride March on June 29, 2025, in New York City.

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.

Mar 2, 2026 / Sophie Hurwitz

The War on Terror Paved the Way for Trump’s Rise—Now He’s Making It His Own

The War on Terror Paved the Way for Trump’s Rise—Now He’s Making It His Own The War on Terror Paved the Way for Trump’s Rise—Now He’s Making It His Own

Only the total abolition of the DHS can restore freedom.

Mar 2, 2026 / Feature / Spencer Ackerman

The Bad Vibes of “Wuthering Heights”

The Bad Vibes of “Wuthering Heights” The Bad Vibes of “Wuthering Heights”

Keeping its distance from the novel, Emerald Fennell’s film ends up offering us a mirror of our own times.

Mar 2, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Chihaya

Iranians gather at Palestine Square in Tehran carrying Iranian flags, chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans to protest the attacks by the United States and Israel on February 28, 2026.

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.

Mar 1, 2026 / Sina Toossi

The US Attacks Iran in a War of Aggression

The US Attacks Iran in a War of Aggression The US Attacks Iran in a War of Aggression

The US has waged many wars—but this is one of the most senseless we've ever seen.

Feb 28, 2026 / Phyllis Bennis and Khury Petersen-Smith

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