14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil’s Release. Where Are the Others? 14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil’s Release. Where Are the Others?
All members of Congress swore oaths to defend the right to speak freely and assemble to petition for the redress of grievances. Why did so few of them sign this important letter?
Mar 12, 2025 / John Nichols
The Agony of JD Vance The Agony of JD Vance
The vice president's main job appears to be to embody the banshee scream of a dying order.
Mar 12, 2025 / Tarence Ray
Mahmoud Khalil’s Abduction Is a Red Alert for Universities Mahmoud Khalil’s Abduction Is a Red Alert for Universities
Schools across America have a choice: Defend their students against Trump or be complicit in his crimes.
Mar 11, 2025 / Dima Khalidi
The January 6 Government The January 6 Government
The Capitol insurrection is now Trump’s model for how to carry out his authoritarian agenda in Washington.
Mar 11, 2025 / Column / Chris Lehmann
Ohio Republicans Are Planning “Political Warfare” Against Higher Education Ohio Republicans Are Planning “Political Warfare” Against Higher Education
With Senate Bill 1, the state would ban universities from taking a stand on “controversial beliefs”—including climate change, immigration, gay marriage, and abortion.
Mar 11, 2025 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope
Can Zohran Mamdani Really Win? Can Zohran Mamdani Really Win?
The socialist New York City mayoral candidate has galvanized support with an energetic, creative campaign. Will it be enough?
Mar 11, 2025 / Grace Byron
Elon, Phone Home! Your Businesses Are Imploding. Elon, Phone Home! Your Businesses Are Imploding.
While the billionaire messes, illegally, with our federal agencies, no one seems to be minding his store.
Mar 10, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Democrats May Denounce Trump, but Their Militarism Paved His Way Democrats May Denounce Trump, but Their Militarism Paved His Way
Democrats in Congress have long denounced Trump as an enemy of democracy, but they haven’t put any sort of brake on American militarism.
Mar 10, 2025 / Norman Solomon
The Cossacks Work for the Czar—and Musk Works for Trump The Cossacks Work for the Czar—and Musk Works for Trump
The president’s narcissistic management style is at the root of cabinet infighting.
Mar 10, 2025 / Jeet Heer