The District 12 Candidate Nobody Is Talking About The District 12 Candidate Nobody Is Talking About
“Our democracy is in deep trouble,” says Nina Schwalbe, “from vaccines to abortion to science, to SNAP, to rule of law.”
Jun 5, 2026 / Katha Pollitt
Israel Tortured These Activists. Now They're Speaking Out. Israel Tortured These Activists. Now They're Speaking Out.
Multiple Gaza flotilla activists describe severe violence and psychological torment while in Israeli detention.
Jun 5, 2026 / Saliha Bayrak
The Only Thing You Need to Know About the White House’s Aliens.gov Website The Only Thing You Need to Know About the White House’s Aliens.gov Website
It’s an attempt to rile up the MAGA base over reforms to the immigration system 60 years ago.
Jun 5, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
Proud in Every Color Proud in Every Color
June is Pride month, a celebration of identity, freedom, and the beauty of being unapologetically yourself.
Jun 5, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Trump’s Disregard for International Humanitarian Law Won’t End When the Iran War Does Trump’s Disregard for International Humanitarian Law Won’t End When the Iran War Does
As political pressure to end the war grows, Americans must not overlook the president’s blatant violations of the rule of law, abroad and at home.
Jun 5, 2026 / Michele Goodwin and Eric A. Friedman
Muhammad Ali Died 10 Years Ago. We Still Feel His Loss Today. Muhammad Ali Died 10 Years Ago. We Still Feel His Loss Today.
He was a living sign, to paraphrase the champ, that we don’t have to be the way they want us to be—and his example matters more than ever.
Jun 5, 2026 / Dave Zirin
What a Week in the Hospital Showed Me About Our Broken Healthcare System What a Week in the Hospital Showed Me About Our Broken Healthcare System
My stay drove home one of the biggest problems facing us: a devastating shortage of primary care doctors.
Jun 5, 2026 / Gregg Gonsalves
How to Make a Paper Crown How to Make a Paper Crown
In six steps, you can end democracy.
Jun 4, 2026 / OppArt / Ivan Ehlers
A New Documentary Shows How Paid Leave Gives Families a Lifeline A New Documentary Shows How Paid Leave Gives Families a Lifeline
The film reveals what’s possible when families can access supportive policies. Olympic champion Allyson Felix understands this issue intimately.
Jun 4, 2026 / Regina Mahone
Hasan Piker’s Ban Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg Hasan Piker’s Ban Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
The British government’s decision to revoke the leftist streamer’s visa is part of an ongoing, authoritarian crackdown against pro-Palestine speech.
Jun 4, 2026 / Evan Robins