Why Barbara Kopple’s Labor Films Remain as Urgent as Ever Why Barbara Kopple’s Labor Films Remain as Urgent as Ever
As her Oscar-winning labor documentaries return to theaters, Kopple reflects on union-busting, gig work, and her latest film on unions.
May 1, 2026 / Q&A / Ben Schwartz
The Rise of the Vichy Scientists The Rise of the Vichy Scientists
Too many scientists are willing to collaborate with Trumpism in the mistaken assumption that obedience will save their own necks.
May 1, 2026 / Gregg Gonsalves
Don’t Give MAGA Defectors Credit They Haven’t Earned Don’t Give MAGA Defectors Credit They Haven’t Earned
They’ve seen the light and no longer support the president—but they still believe in his worst ideas and policies.
May 1, 2026 / Kali Holloway
A Compact With America: The Congressional Progressive Caucus Releases Its New Affordability Agenda A Compact With America: The Congressional Progressive Caucus Releases Its New Affordability Agenda
The initiative is essential in defining what Democrats are for.
May 1, 2026 / Robert L. Borosage
What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting
A new labor nonprofit called Union Now is trying to help workers weather firings, delays, and first-contract battles. We could’ve used their help in our Starbucks campaigns.
May 1, 2026 / Jaz Brisack
As Trump’s Poll Numbers Fall, His Authoritarian Instincts Grow More Extreme As Trump’s Poll Numbers Fall, His Authoritarian Instincts Grow More Extreme
Increasingly unpopular and facing a fracturing coalition, Trump is using government power to punish his critics, take political revenge, and revel in his own cruelty.
May 1, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
A Climate Change Novel That Questions Everything A Climate Change Novel That Questions Everything
In God and Sex, Jon Raymond has recontextualized timeless novelistic questions—on faith and love—in an era of environmental collapse.
Apr 30, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Jessica Swoboda
The Voting Rights Decision Is a Warning About Women’s Political Power The Voting Rights Decision Is a Warning About Women’s Political Power
Voter exclusion was never about men alone. And much is at stake for women in state and federal elections.
Apr 30, 2026 / Michele Goodwin
May Day Films to Inspire You With Solidarity May Day Films to Inspire You With Solidarity
From Modern Times to Harlan County, USA.
Apr 30, 2026 / Erik Loomis
Santa Marta May Be a Game-Changing Moment for the Climate Santa Marta May Be a Game-Changing Moment for the Climate
At a crucial climate conference, a critical mass of countries begins mapping a fossil fuel phaseout.
Apr 30, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard and Covering Climate Now