Jack Smith Will Not Save Us Jack Smith Will Not Save Us
Smith performed honorably, but no one person or investigation can protect America from Trump.
Jan 23, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Mark Carney Knows the Old World Is Dying. But His New World Isn’t Good Enough. Mark Carney Knows the Old World Is Dying. But His New World Isn’t Good Enough.
The Canadian prime minister offered a radical analysis of the collapse of the liberal world order. His response to that collapse is unacceptably conservative.
Jan 23, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Pyramids of Shoes Against Land Mines Pyramids of Shoes Against Land Mines
In 2024, at least 6,279 people were killed or injured by explosive remnants of war. The “Pyramids of Shoes” awareness campaign is organized by Handicap International and the Intern...
Jan 23, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Abdul El-Sayed Wants to “Throw Some Righteous Punches” Abdul El-Sayed Wants to “Throw Some Righteous Punches”
As the Democratic Party debates its identity, this progressive primary candidate and doctor is primed for a breakout moment in the race for Michigan’s Senate seat.
Jan 23, 2026 / StudentNation / Heather Chen
At Davos, the World Watched the Rantings of a Despot At Davos, the World Watched the Rantings of a Despot
President Donald Trump has turned his back on the liberal world order—and Europe is unlikely to follow.
Jan 23, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
The Supreme Court Shows It’s Willing to Thwart Trump—When Money Is on the Line The Supreme Court Shows It’s Willing to Thwart Trump—When Money Is on the Line
The court’s conservatives appear likely to block Trump from firing Lisa Cook—not because they care about principle but because they care about the Fed.
Jan 22, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Is JD Vance Running for President in 2028? Is JD Vance Running for President in 2028?
If so, Vance’s message is clear: Every imaginable far-right extremist, from white supremacists and technofascists to offensive fabulists, will be welcome in his campaign.
Jan 22, 2026 / Clarence Lusane
Trump’s Road to War Without a Map Trump’s Road to War Without a Map
Driving headlong into conflict and chaos.
Jan 22, 2026 / OppArt / Jeff Danziger
Climate Stories Are Everywhere Climate Stories Are Everywhere
Why do many news outlets ignore the connections between climate change and the struggle for democracy?
Jan 22, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard
Young Mayor in a Hurry Young Mayor in a Hurry
Zohran Mamdani has pledged to govern at the same pace New Yorkers live—but city politics are largely designed to thwart that ambition.
Jan 22, 2026 / D.D. Guttenplan