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The Rubio Cable on Cuba

The Rubio Cable on Cuba The Rubio Cable on Cuba

Inside US efforts to shut down debate at the United Nations on Washington’s economic warfare.

Jul 2, 2026 / Peter Kornbluh

People protect themselves from the heat wave that affects daily life as high temperatures continue, on June 26, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

This Heat is Fatal. We Need to Talk About it. This Heat is Fatal. We Need to Talk About it.

“When people die during heat waves, there’s no sort of gunshot wound.”

Jul 2, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

Laura Loomer: Bending the President’s Ear

Laura Loomer: Bending the President’s Ear Laura Loomer: Bending the President’s Ear

An unelected influencer is dictating Trump’s policies.

Jul 2, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Supporters of transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Ruling Goes Well Beyond Sports The Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Ruling Goes Well Beyond Sports

The ruling is about whether trans people have the same rights as everybody else—and the court said they don’t.

Jul 2, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Francesca Hong speaks on stage during Wisconsin Democrats 2026 Convention on June 14, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!” Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!”

Amid all the talk of “electability,” a Midwestern state’s radical history points to what’s possible.

Jul 2, 2026 / John Nichols

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) attends a rally to speak out against the SAVE America Act outside the US Capitol on March 18, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Raphael Warnock: Why I Refuse to Give Up on America Raphael Warnock: Why I Refuse to Give Up on America

In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, the Georgia senator writes about why we must keep the faith in the promise of our democracy—and fight for that promise to be realized.

Jul 2, 2026 / Raphael G. Warnock

Students walk in front of a decorative stone archway at Yale University.

How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath

As Trump went after higher education, Yale built a case for its conservative credentials. The Justice Department came knocking anyway.

Jul 2, 2026 / StudentNation / Zachary Clifton

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting in Moscow on July 1, 2026.

On the Eve of the NATO Summit, Is Europe Rearming Against a Phantom Russia? On the Eve of the NATO Summit, Is Europe Rearming Against a Phantom Russia?

Inflating Russia’s military threat could divert resources from social needs while fueling Europe’s far right.

Jul 2, 2026 / Stephen Crowley

Democratic House candidate Melat Kiros at the Denver victory rally for her upset primary victory

A Mile-High Uprising A Mile-High Uprising

Colorado voters continue the left rebellion in Democratic primaries.

Jul 1, 2026 / Patricia Calhoun

Liberty in Tears at 250

Liberty in Tears at 250 Liberty in Tears at 250

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the nation has strayed from the promise engraved at Liberty’s feet.

Jul 1, 2026 / OppArt / Karen Guancione

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