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People jump in the Trocadero Fountain near the Eiffel Tower during a heat wave in Paris on June 22, 2026.

This Summer’s Heat Is Only the Beginning This Summer’s Heat Is Only the Beginning

Temperatures in France this week have reached 112 degrees Fahrenheit. This may be one of the coolest summers to come.

Jun 25, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

“The American dream I experienced is out of reach for most people,” writes Pramila Jayapal.

How I Became an American How I Became an American

My path to US citizenship was a long and difficult one.

Jun 25, 2026 / Feature / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

From the late 19th century to 1920, there were at least 100,000 Syrian immigrants who came to the United States.

Arab Americans Have Always Been Here Arab Americans Have Always Been Here

The story of my people, and my country.

Jun 25, 2026 / Feature / James Zogby

Congressional candidate Claire Valdez, Congressional candidate Brad Lander, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier raise their hands during the 'Our Team, Our Year' Get Out The Vote (GOTV) rally for local candidates ahead of next week's Primary Elections, at the Kings Theatre in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, NY, June 18, 2026.

It’s Official: Palestine Has Changed US Politics Forever It’s Official: Palestine Has Changed US Politics Forever

The epic results in New York confirmed it: Support for Palestinian rights is driving an unprecedented political transformation—and there’s no going back. 

Jun 25, 2026 / Margaret DeReus

A general view as the screen displays a “Stop the Hate” and “No Racism” message during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium on June 19, 2026, in Philadelphia.

The World Cup of Racism The World Cup of Racism

The Trump administration has a message for every soccer fan on the planet: The US government is unapologetically bigoted.

Jun 25, 2026 / Jules Boykoff

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought attends an event with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 22, 2026

Russell Vought’s Latest Plan to Gut the Government Should Terrify You Russell Vought’s Latest Plan to Gut the Government Should Terrify You

A proposed new rule changing the way the federal government hands out money could be absolutely devastating for every single person in this country.

Jun 25, 2026 / Gregg Gonsalves

Self-proclaimed pioneer of the Trumpist hip-hop genre MAGA rap US rapper Kurt Jantz, professionally known as Forgiato Blow, attends the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.

17 Rappers Have Supported Trump 17 Rappers Have Supported Trump

Is this the biggest blunder in Black history?

Jun 25, 2026 / Ishmael Reed

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates with Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier during an election night watch party Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York.

Mamdani and the DSA Just Sent a Seismic Message: The Revolution Is Here to Stay Mamdani and the DSA Just Sent a Seismic Message: The Revolution Is Here to Stay

A stunning trio of congressional victories proved that the political earthquake the mayor and his allies ushered in was no fluke.

Jun 24, 2026 / Ross Barkan

New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrates with State Assemblyman Micah Lasher, who won the NY-12 congressional primary, at an election-night party.

The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won

And why that’s a good thing.

Jun 24, 2026 / Joan Walsh

The statue “Contemplation of Justice” sits above the west front plaza of the US Supreme Court Building.

The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians

In a far-reaching ruling, the court violated a man’s constitutional rights—and undermined fundamental civil rights protections.

Jun 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal

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