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Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against “The Atlantic” Is a Giant Self-Own

Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against “The Atlantic” Is a Giant Self-Own Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against “The Atlantic” Is a Giant Self-Own

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent deconstructs Patel's preposterous defamation arguments. Plus: a fascinating gun-control lawsuit. And: All hail The Onion!

Apr 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth on March 23, 2026.

Trump and Hegseth Are Winning the War Against Their Own Military Trump and Hegseth Are Winning the War Against Their Own Military

The president and the defense secretary are being humiliated abroad, so they’re purging scapegoats at home.

Apr 24, 2026 / Jeet Heer

My Dog

My Dog My Dog

My best friend.

Apr 24, 2026 / OppArt / Michel Kichka

Trump Is Wildly Unpopular—but He Remains a Threat

Trump Is Wildly Unpopular—but He Remains a Threat Trump Is Wildly Unpopular—but He Remains a Threat

The Trump brand is tarnished, and his grip over the GOP is loosening—but his authoritarian ambitions have not yet been corralled.

Apr 24, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

Cait Conley, now a candidate in New York’s 17th Congressional District, at a Politico conference on AI in September 2024.

3 Female Front-Runners Challenging NY’s Mike Lawler Make This a Race to Watch 3 Female Front-Runners Challenging NY’s Mike Lawler Make This a Race to Watch

A decorated Army veteran, a Working Families Party candidate and a longtime liberal politician and activist make the Democratic primary in Hudson Valley’s CD-17 riveting.

Apr 24, 2026 / Joan Walsh

The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete

The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete

Natasha Cloud became one of only a few professional athletes to speak about Gaza. Now she can’t find a WNBA team.

Apr 23, 2026 / Dave Zirin

It Is Risen

It Is Risen It Is Risen

MAGA Hill.

Apr 23, 2026 / OppArt / Ratt

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

Why the Supreme Court Justices Are Suddenly Casting Shade on Each Other Why the Supreme Court Justices Are Suddenly Casting Shade on Each Other

The breach of decorum says a lot about the crisis of the court—and that’s a good thing.

Apr 23, 2026 / Elie Mystal

A gas mask is held aloft at the inaugural Earth Day protest in New York City, New York, on April 22, 1970.

Earth Day Was Born in Protest Earth Day Was Born in Protest

Now protest may have put Greenpeace USA on the brink of extinction.

Apr 23, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

Boylan with Mamdani, who backed her bid for City Council.

Will Lindsey Boylan Be New York’s Newest Sewer Socialist? Will Lindsey Boylan Be New York’s Newest Sewer Socialist?

The first woman to accuse Cuomo of sexual harassment is running for City Council. Her progressive campaign has been backed by Zohran Mamdani.

Apr 23, 2026 / Q&A / Ilana Cohen

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