Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him
The United States is losing the conflict, stoking chaos in the region, and inviting economic calamity—all with no end in sight.
Sep 16, 2026 / David Faris
When Texas Sex Ed Falls Short, Gen Z Women Turn to Social Media When Texas Sex Ed Falls Short, Gen Z Women Turn to Social Media
A 2025 study found that 70 percent of adolescents sought reproductive health information through social media platforms.
Sep 16, 2026 / StudentNation / Sarayu Bongale
The Reality Today Is That Foreign Policy Hawks Are a Minority in the Democratic Party The Reality Today Is That Foreign Policy Hawks Are a Minority in the Democratic Party
It is damn time we all started acting like it.
Sep 16, 2026 / Matthew Duss
The Gaping Hole at the Heart of Financial Journalism The Gaping Hole at the Heart of Financial Journalism
Beyond the Epstein scandals.
Sep 16, 2026 / Michael Massing
Justice for Macklemore Justice for Macklemore
The rapper has been dumped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for saying “free Palestine.” That’s a disgrace.
Sep 15, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Edward Said: Between Worlds Edward Said: Between Worlds
A new film biography depicts the Palestinian writer as still out of place—and ahead of his time.
Sep 15, 2026 / D.D. Guttenplan
In Memory of Gloria Steinem In Memory of Gloria Steinem
A spontaneous memorial honoring Gloria Steinem (March 25, 1934–September 2, 2026), an extraordinary woman, leader, and lifelong force for equality. New York City, September 2026.
Sep 15, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
We Are Living Under Roy Cohnian Logic We Are Living Under Roy Cohnian Logic
The political fixer created a career for himself as a self-promoting, ubiquitous hustler. Like Trump, he got away with it by having the right friends.
Sep 15, 2026 / Kai Bird
Assault Weapons Are Banned in Massachusetts. These Leftists Want to Change That. Assault Weapons Are Banned in Massachusetts. These Leftists Want to Change That.
The Liberal Gun Club, which has chapters in more than 30 states, reported a spike in interest as ICE raids ratcheted up early this year.
Sep 15, 2026 / StudentNation / Genevieve Morrison
Electric Shocks for Kids and the Push to Militarize Schools Electric Shocks for Kids and the Push to Militarize Schools
Electric-shock gloves used on students in Nebraska are the latest sign of how policing, surveillance, and military technology have entered American schools.
Sep 15, 2026 / Catherine Lutz and Anne Lutz Fernandez