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Elise Stefanik is joined by state GOP lawmakers during a news conference where she spoke in opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul on June 9, 2025, in Albany.

Recent Democratic Victories Have Republicans Running Scared Recent Democratic Victories Have Republicans Running Scared

Elise Stefanik is just the latest top Republican deciding against running in the 2026 midterms.

Dec 22, 2025 / John Nichols

Pirate Trump

Pirate Trump Pirate Trump

Donald Trump escalates Caribbean tensions with vessel attacks near Venezuela.

Dec 22, 2025 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic?

Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic? Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic?

David Landes argues that cell phones represent an isolated life whereas Kimberly Hassel blames the loneliness crisis on a society unable to support or protect its youth.

Dec 22, 2025 / Column / David Landes and Kimberly Hassel

Honoring the Progressives Fighting for Our Democracy

Honoring the Progressives Fighting for Our Democracy Honoring the Progressives Fighting for Our Democracy

These activists and artists, pastors, and political leaders know what has always been true: The people have the power.

Dec 22, 2025 / Feature / John Nichols and Various Contributors

Donald Trump, October 2025.

The Remaking of Trump’s Washington, DC The Remaking of Trump’s Washington, DC

The ballroom and his other proposed building projects are many things, but they are not exactly works of architecture.

Dec 22, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Karrie Jacobs

Kentucky Kernel editor in chief holds a reporter’s notebook during a staff meeting at the University of Kentucky.

Student Journalism’s Momentous Year Student Journalism’s Momentous Year

In 2025, StudentNation published more than 100 original articles. Here are 20 highlights.

Dec 22, 2025 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Hector Casanova color illustration of “phone-heads.”

My Dumb Journey Through a Smartphone World My Dumb Journey Through a Smartphone World

I spent six months with a flip phone. I learned that a more conscious technological future will require much more than just unplugging.

Dec 20, 2025 / Martin Dolan

Trump’s “Warrior Dividend”  Might Be His Scariest Idea Yet

Trump’s “Warrior Dividend” Might Be His Scariest Idea Yet Trump’s “Warrior Dividend” Might Be His Scariest Idea Yet

This week’s “Elie v. US” explores the authoritarian threat beneath Trump’s bonuses for military families. Plus, a case for getting rid of the Second Amendment.

Dec 19, 2025 / Elie Mystal

How Do We See Hegseth?

How Do We See Hegseth? How Do We See Hegseth?

Surf's up!

Dec 19, 2025 / Steve Brodner

HUD Is Refusing to Enforce Anti-Discrimination Law—and Won’t Let Anyone Else Do It, Either

HUD Is Refusing to Enforce Anti-Discrimination Law—and Won’t Let Anyone Else Do It, Either HUD Is Refusing to Enforce Anti-Discrimination Law—and Won’t Let Anyone Else Do It, Either

The initial chaos of layoffs has been followed by a concerted effort by the Trump administration to halt the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.

Dec 19, 2025 / Bryce Covert

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