The Death and Rebirth of New York City The Death and Rebirth of New York City
A new documentary about the 1975 fiscal crisis, Drop Dead City, is entertaining to watch but dangerously misleading as history—or politics.
Jun 24, 2025 / Doug Henwood
The Math That Gave Us Trump The Math That Gave Us Trump
The party that built the New Deal now manages the raw deal. But there’s hope.
Jun 24, 2025 / Corbin Trent
With Trump’s New Travel Ban, 2 Afghan Sisters Wait in Limbo With Trump’s New Travel Ban, 2 Afghan Sisters Wait in Limbo
Split by the Taliban’s restrictions on women’s education in Afghanistan, the sisters hoped to reunite in the US. But new travel limits could jeopardize their plans.
Jun 24, 2025 / StudentNation / Cecile McWilliams
The Moral Distortions of the Official Korean War Narrative The Moral Distortions of the Official Korean War Narrative
Events on June 25 will mark the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, but the truth is that the US was a willing partner in mass murder across the peninsula.
Jun 24, 2025 / Grace M. Cho
J. Hoberman’s Lost New York J. Hoberman’s Lost New York
In Everything Is Now, the veteran film critic looks back at the downtown art scene of the 1960s.
Jun 24, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Andrew Marzoni
How to Steer People From Gangs to Colleges How to Steer People From Gangs to Colleges
A grant-supported program found success transitioning young people connected to gangs into higher education—until the money stopped coming.
Jun 24, 2025 / Gail Cornwall
Zohran Mamdani Just Showed How to Stand Up to Trump Zohran Mamdani Just Showed How to Stand Up to Trump
Mamdani and Brad Lander prove they know how to say “no” to a lawless president and his war—while rival Andrew Cuomo stumbles.
Jun 23, 2025 / John Nichols
As Trump and Netanyahu Push for War, Europe Is Once Again Silent As Trump and Netanyahu Push for War, Europe Is Once Again Silent
Ahead of a NATO summit, European capitals are unwilling to strain ties with Washington.
Jun 23, 2025 / Harrison Stetler
The War the World Has Feared for Decades Is Here The War the World Has Feared for Decades Is Here
The US and Israel have launched a war of aggression against Iran, based on lies. We are all now in deep, uncharted waters.
Jun 23, 2025 / Séamus Malekafzali
“No Kings” Has to Become “No More Wars” “No Kings” Has to Become “No More Wars”
Donald Trump killed the anti-war right—but offers a chance to revive the anti-war left.
Jun 23, 2025 / Jeet Heer