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
Gloria Steinem: A View From 1990s Moscow Gloria Steinem: A View From 1990s Moscow
“Keep women’s solidarity in mind: Don’t forget how we empower each other through mutual support,” she reminded us.
Sep 15, 2026 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
MAGA Is Exploiting the Lindsay Clancy Case to Try to End Voting for Women MAGA Is Exploiting the Lindsay Clancy Case to Try to End Voting for Women
As Trump subverts elections, his most ardent fans want to overturn the 19th Amendment.
Sep 14, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Artificial Intelligence: Who Is Giving Birth to the Future? Artificial Intelligence: Who Is Giving Birth to the Future?
What are the dangers of surrendering too much of our humanity to technology?
Sep 14, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Time Has Run Out for AI Risk Deniers Time Has Run Out for AI Risk Deniers
The recent spate of reports about the technology’s destructive power underline two prime directives: Be afraid, and regulate aggressively.
Sep 14, 2026 / David Futrelle
Yale’s President Has Become a Shameful Collaborator With Trump Yale’s President Has Become a Shameful Collaborator With Trump
Maurie McInnis has the power to stand up to the administration. Instead, she’s caving.
Sep 14, 2026 / Susan Choi