Kabul Has Fallen. Now What? Kabul Has Fallen. Now What?

With the collapse of the US-backed government, Washington must chart a new course—but it won’t be easy.

Aug 16, 2021 / Rajan Menon

Vaccination Inspiration Vaccination Inspiration

Only 50 percent of the US population is fully vaccinated, with much lower rates in some areas.

Aug 16, 2021 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

The Friends of Andrew Cuomo The Friends of Andrew Cuomo

If incoming governor Kathy Hochul wants to get off to a fresh start, she’ll begin her housecleaning by giving these holdovers the heave-ho.

Aug 16, 2021 / Ross Barkan

Ron Johnson Does the Bidding of the Ultra-Rich Ron Johnson Does the Bidding of the Ultra-Rich

A new study reveals that Johnson’s “principled” stand for tax reform may enrich two of his campaign donors by half a billion dollars.

Aug 16, 2021 / John Nichols

Art and Exile in the Third Republic Art and Exile in the Third Republic

James McAuley’s The House of Fragile Things examines the travails of a circle of Jewish art collectors, tracing a history of betrayal and dispossession.

Aug 16, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Hannah Stamler

The Apocalypse Will Not Be Slow The Apocalypse Will Not Be Slow

Aug 16, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt

Ditched Ditched

Spilling the beans. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of August 9.

Aug 13, 2021 / Steve Brodner

The Radical Capitalist Behind the Critical Race Theory Furor The Radical Capitalist Behind the Critical Race Theory Furor

How a dark-money mogul bankrolled an astroturf backlash.

Aug 13, 2021 / Column / Jasmine Banks

California’s Recall Election Could Be a National Disaster California’s Recall Election Could Be a National Disaster

In a state with 40 million people, it’s entirely conceivable that a new governor could be “elected” with fewer than 2 million votes.

Aug 13, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

A Meditation on Life and… A Meditation on Life and…

Musings in a pandemic.

Aug 13, 2021 / OppArt / Elizabeth Haidle