The Strange Story of the Famed Anti-Fascist Lament “First They Came…” The Strange Story of the Famed Anti-Fascist Lament “First They Came…”
In his celebrated mea culpa, the German pastor Martin Niemöller blamed his failure to speak out against the Nazis on indifference. Was that the whole reason?
Jan 20, 2026 / Feature / Barry Yourgrau
Is It Possible for Speech to Ever Be Too Free? Is It Possible for Speech to Ever Be Too Free?
A new history explores the political limits as well as possibilities of freedom of speech.
Jan 20, 2026 / Books & the Arts / David Cole
How the Trump Administration Is Downgrading Women’s Citizenship How the Trump Administration Is Downgrading Women’s Citizenship
Gender isn’t just a matter of individual identity. It’s an axis of governance—and for the last year, across a range of policies, the Trump administration has punished women.
Jan 20, 2026 / Soraya Chemaly
One Year Into Trump 2.0, Elon Musk Is Still Poised to Be Kingmaker One Year Into Trump 2.0, Elon Musk Is Still Poised to Be Kingmaker
The neofascist tech oligarch was cast out of Trump’s inner circle, but his money and influence are still omnipresent.
Jan 20, 2026 / Jacob Silverman
The EEOC Is on the Verge of Making It Harder for Workers to Fight Harassment The EEOC Is on the Verge of Making It Harder for Workers to Fight Harassment
The agency is planning to delete a document that provides up-to-date guidance on the protections workers have in this complex and rapidly changing area of law.
Jan 20, 2026 / Bryce Covert
Why Is Washington DC Blanketed in Ads for the Defense Industry? Why Is Washington DC Blanketed in Ads for the Defense Industry?
In the metro and in public spaces, its hard to miss all the advertisements hawking the lethal wares of military contractors, tech companies, and the like.
Jan 20, 2026 / Andrew Fedorov
A Trump Administration Official Says It Won’t Investigate the Killing of Renee Good A Trump Administration Official Says It Won’t Investigate the Killing of Renee Good
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche makes clear that the Department of Justice won’t look into the death of Renee Good—but that won’t stop Minnesota from investigating.
Jan 19, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Zohran Mamdani Takes on the Gig Economy’s Wage Thieves Zohran Mamdani Takes on the Gig Economy’s Wage Thieves
New York City is suing a delivery app for stealing workers’ pay—signaling that under Mamdani, gig companies can no longer break the law with impunity.
Jan 19, 2026 / Prajwal Bhat
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream: Love Against Racism Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream: Love Against Racism
As Dr. King reminded us, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” His words continue to call us toward justice, compassion, and the power of love to confront racism.
Jan 19, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World
A new book tells the story of the island-nation’s transformation into a central hub for technological development and manufacturing.
Jan 19, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Yangyang Cheng