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Arundhati Roy, 2002.

The Making of Arundhati Roy The Making of Arundhati Roy

In Mother Mary Comes to Me, the icon of Indian letters revisits the time that forged her as a writer.

Nov 6, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Siddhartha Mahanta

New Yorkers celebrate as NY1 projects Zohran Mamdani the winner in the mayoral election, at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden on November 4, 2025 in the Astoria neighborhood of New York City. The watch party was one of many hosted by the Democratic Socialists of America in support of Mamdani.

Red Dawn Over New York City Red Dawn Over New York City

At a DSA watch party, I got to see history unfold as Zohran Mamdani’s victory was announced.

Nov 5, 2025 / D.D. Guttenplan

The crowd cheers winning Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spannberger in Richmond.

When It Comes to Trump, Virginia Is for Haters When It Comes to Trump, Virginia Is for Haters

Democrats stormed back to dominance, winning all three statewide races and a stunning 13 seats in the House of Delegates.

Nov 5, 2025 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump throws hats to supporters during a Make America Great Again rally at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.

Trump’s Approval Ratings Have Hit a New Low Trump’s Approval Ratings Have Hit a New Low

And Democrats need to seize the moment—for once.

Nov 5, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

Jesse Jackson speaking into a microphone in 1989.

How Jesse Jackson Transformed American Politics How Jesse Jackson Transformed American Politics

In the face of Reagan’s right-wing presidency, he offered a vision, strategy, and agenda that would have led Democrats and the country in a very different direction.

Nov 5, 2025 / Robert L. Borosage

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York, on November 4, 2025.

Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive” Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive”

A full transcript of the mayor-elect’s victory speech to supporters.

Nov 5, 2025 / Zohran Mamdani

Clear-Cutting Our Future

Clear-Cutting Our Future Clear-Cutting Our Future

Deforestation is destroying the lungs of our planet.

Nov 5, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

A TV reporter braces against the wind as Hurricane Irma approaches in Miami, Florida, on September 10, 2017.

The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion

The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.

Nov 5, 2025 / Amy Westervelt

Vice President Dick Cheney speaks at the 35th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, DC, on Thursday, February 7, 2008.

Dick Cheney Paved the Way for Donald Trump Dick Cheney Paved the Way for Donald Trump

Though he would eventually condemn Trump, the former vice president rejected transparency, the rule of law, and constitutional principles.

Nov 5, 2025 / John Nichols

Yoko Ono, 1967.

Why Is Yoko Ono Still Misunderstood? Why Is Yoko Ono Still Misunderstood?

A recent biography helps shed light on her life before and after John Lennon—making a case for the primacy of her art and its lasting influence.

Nov 5, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Quinn Moreland

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