The American Revolution’s Long Tail The American Revolution’s Long Tail
Throughout US history, social movements—from reformist to radical—have returned to the language and ideals of 1776.
Jun 22, 2026 / Feature / Richard Kreitner
Lessons From the People’s Historian, Howard Zinn Lessons From the People’s Historian, Howard Zinn
His take on history arms youth with the courage to “transform the world.” It’s no wonder the right aims to erase it.
Jun 19, 2026 / Feature / Dave Zirin
We Can Still Realize FDR’s Vision We Can Still Realize FDR’s Vision
Roosevelt understood that freedom that extends from economic security.
Jun 18, 2026 / Feature / Harvey J. Kaye
We Must Restore Congress as the Predominant Branch of Government We Must Restore Congress as the Predominant Branch of Government
The promise of democratic governance was stolen from the people. We must win it back.
Jun 17, 2026 / Feature / Jamie Raskin
Alexander Hamilton, the Wrong Founder Alexander Hamilton, the Wrong Founder
Dismantling the cult of personality created around the founding era's plutocratic foe of democracy.
Jun 16, 2026 / Feature / William Hogeland
Separation of Church and State: America’s Best Idea Separation of Church and State: America’s Best Idea
Christian nationalists keep forgetting what the country’s founders kept writing down.
Jun 15, 2026 / Feature / John Fugelsang
America Is Due for a Deep Clean America Is Due for a Deep Clean
This country cannot deliver on its promises until we collectively act to to ensure equal protection for all.
Jun 10, 2026 / Feature / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
“Why Did So Many People Think This War Was a Good Idea?” “Why Did So Many People Think This War Was a Good Idea?”
The story of how millions of Iranians fell for the regime-change fantasy.
May 21, 2026 / Feature / Alex Shams
The Dismantling of Black Studies The Dismantling of Black Studies
Everyone committed to democracy, intellectual freedom, and the rule of law should be alarmed at what is happening—and prepared to act.
May 18, 2026 / Feature / Jafari Sinclaire Allen
Trillion-Dollar Tech Bandits Are Finally Facing Justice Trillion-Dollar Tech Bandits Are Finally Facing Justice
An outdated law has allowed Big Tech to evade accountability for 30 years. Now landmark court rulings are giving consumers a chance to fight back.
May 18, 2026 / Feature / Margaret Mabie and Yasmine Taeb