Welcome to Casino Capitalism 2.0 Welcome to Casino Capitalism 2.0
The legalization and rapid spread of sports betting has made problem gambling everyone’s problem.
May 19, 2025 / Feature / John Semley
The Return of the Nuclear Threat The Return of the Nuclear Threat
While most of the world looked away, a new nuclear arms race has broken out between the US, Russia, and China, raising the risk of nuclear confrontation to the highest in decades....
May 19, 2025 / Feature / Jimmy Tobias
What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions? What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?
Democrats love to avoid it, and Republicans love to lie about it. But later-abortion care has never been more important.
May 13, 2025 / Feature / Amy Littlefield
Rise of the Crypto Keepers Rise of the Crypto Keepers
The promoters of scam currency spent more money than any other group in 2024. They're now realizing a massive return on investment in Donald Trump’s White House.
May 7, 2025 / Feature / Jacob Silverman
In 2021, McDonald’s Promised to Fight Sexual Harassment—What Happened? In 2021, McDonald’s Promised to Fight Sexual Harassment—What Happened?
An investigation by The Nation and Type Investigations raises serious questions about the effectiveness of new global brand standards at stopping harassment at the fast food giant...
Apr 14, 2025 / Feature / Bryce Covert
The Democrats’ Lost Millions The Democrats’ Lost Millions
The people who really decided the 2024 election are the ones who didn’t vote at all—and they could hold the key to a Democratic comeback.
Apr 10, 2025 / Feature / Kali Holloway
The Rapid and Dubious Rise of the Internet’s New Favorite Therapy The Rapid and Dubious Rise of the Internet’s New Favorite Therapy
Internal Family Systems has been wholeheartedly embraced by celebrities and desperate patients alike. But is it a science—or a scam?
Apr 9, 2025 / Feature / Jess McAllen
The Power and Symbolism of Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement The Power and Symbolism of Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement
After mobilizing to defend democracy and meet people’s immediate needs, the radical Marxist organization emerged from the Bolsonaro regime stronger than ever.
Apr 8, 2025 / Feature / Vincent Bevins
Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives—Now They’re Fighting Back, One Story at a Time Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives—Now They’re Fighting Back, One Story at a Time
Across the country, abortion storytellers are putting the struggle for reproductive freedom into powerful new words.
Apr 7, 2025 / Feature / Regina Mahone
Life in Cuba Under Sanctions Life in Cuba Under Sanctions
Ordinary Cubans are trapped in a vicious circle of government mismanagement exacerbated by the US embargo.
Mar 17, 2025 / Feature / David Montgomery