Donald Trump Throws Another Big Tariff Tanty Donald Trump Throws Another Big Tariff Tanty
And other essential news of the week—including new legislation on prediction markets and a threat to the critically endangered Rice’s whale.
Mar 20, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Will the Iran War Destroy MAGA? Will the Iran War Destroy MAGA?
Trump’s coalition is splintering over nationalism and Israel.
Mar 20, 2026 / Jeet Heer
An Irish Rebel Socialist Is Stirring Up New York City Politics An Irish Rebel Socialist Is Stirring Up New York City Politics
Why Zohran Mamdani and Claire Valdez are quoting James Connolly.
Mar 20, 2026 / John Nichols
Carousel of Destruction Carousel of Destruction
Trump spins out of control.
Mar 20, 2026 / OppArt / Peter de Sève
In Ukraine, Weaving Grief Into a New Collective Memory In Ukraine, Weaving Grief Into a New Collective Memory
After four years of war, Ukrainians are reckoning with irreparable loss and finding ways to persist in the face of it.
Mar 20, 2026 / Alyssa Oursler
The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment
If he can’t stop the bad news from happening, the least an authoritarian can do is try to stop the dissemination of that bad news.
Mar 20, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Plan for “Taking” Cuba Trump’s Plan for “Taking” Cuba
“I can do anything I want with it,” the president says. Can he?
Mar 20, 2026 / Peter Kornbluh and William M. LeoGrande
The Hunger Era The Hunger Era
In Gaza, we watch people being starved by Israel. In rich countries, we watch people starving themselves. The situations are completely different—but they are also connected.
Mar 20, 2026 / Francesca Newton
Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It? Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It?
It’s time to pursue a more pragmatic strategy—one that prioritizes domestic strength, targeted competition, and continued engagement.
Mar 20, 2026 / Nathan Blade-Smith