How to Make a Paper Crown How to Make a Paper Crown
In six steps, you can end democracy.
Jun 4, 2026 / OppArt / Ivan Ehlers
A New Documentary Shows How Paid Leave Gives Families a Lifeline A New Documentary Shows How Paid Leave Gives Families a Lifeline
The film reveals what’s possible when families can access supportive policies. Olympic champion Allyson Felix understands this issue intimately.
Jun 4, 2026 / Regina Mahone
Hasan Piker’s Ban Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg Hasan Piker’s Ban Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
The British government’s decision to revoke the leftist streamer’s visa is part of an ongoing, authoritarian crackdown against pro-Palestine speech.
Jun 4, 2026 / Evan Robins
The Cruel Optimism of Being a Mets Fan The Cruel Optimism of Being a Mets Fan
A new book by A.M. Gittlitz tells the story of a beloved baseball team.
Jun 4, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Will Harrison
What’s Really Behind Peter Thiel’s Panicked Move to Argentina What’s Really Behind Peter Thiel’s Panicked Move to Argentina
Some tech observers think that the Palantir overlord sees the end times coming, but his real motivation is likely much more mundane and self-interested.
Jun 3, 2026 / David Futrelle
How We Can Build an Alternative Future to Trump How We Can Build an Alternative Future to Trump
Trump’s ad hoc coalition is weaker than we think.
Jun 3, 2026 / William D. Hartung
An Uncertain Future for NYC Student Activism An Uncertain Future for NYC Student Activism
A controversial bill is proposing that NYPD create a plan for instituting anti-protest buffer zones around many NYC schools.
Jun 3, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough
The state assemblyman wants to go to Congress to take on MAGA, but says that Democrats need to show Americans that they are “gonna make their lives better. Quickly.”
Jun 3, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine
With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.
Jun 3, 2026 / Anatol Lieven