Politics

People march in New York City during a rally calling for the Trump administration not to go to war with Iran, on June 18, 2025. The banner reads: No US-Israel War on Iran.

Preparing for the Next War on Iran Preparing for the Next War on Iran

On The Time of Monsters: Trita Parsi on how wider regional conflict in the Middle East is just starting.

Sep 1, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

AFGE President Everett Kelley speaks during the Hands Off! day of action against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on April 5, 2025, in Washington, DC.

“They Will Attack Every Organized Worker in America” “They Will Attack Every Organized Worker in America”

Talking to the head of America’s largest union of federal workers about Trump’s assault on his members and all of labor.

Sep 1, 2025 / John Nichols

The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How to Fight Trump’s Occupation

The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How to Fight Trump’s Occupation The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How to Fight Trump’s Occupation

With only their cell phones, medical kits, and the confidence to assert their rights, volunteer night patrols follow and record the armed troops who have taken over the capital.

Aug 29, 2025 / Dave Zirin and Chuck Modiano

Profiles in Courage

Profiles in Courage Profiles in Courage

Hans and Franz.

Aug 29, 2025 / Steve Brodner

Organizations and individuals gathered outside the Supreme Court as it heard arguments for Rucho v. Common Cause, a landmark gerrymandering case.

How Democrats Flubbed the Gerrymandering Arms Race How Democrats Flubbed the Gerrymandering Arms Race

New York State is a case study in Democrats’ failure to understand the evolving political landscape.

Aug 29, 2025 / Elie Mystal

A photo of President Donald Trump is displayed on the side of the US Department of Labor on August 25, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Trump’s War on Workers Trump’s War on Workers

Buried beneath the bluster is a systematic assault on labor.

Aug 29, 2025 / Robert L. Borosage and Sara Steffens

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in the South Bronx in New York City on May 23, 2024.

Aligning With Trump’s Toxic Whiteness Will Never Keep You Safe Aligning With Trump’s Toxic Whiteness Will Never Keep You Safe

Many non-white communities increased their support for the president. He’s targeting them anyway.

Aug 29, 2025 / Kali Holloway

A model of the Statue of Liberty stands on a pedestal August 29, 2022 in Matewan, West Virginia.

Rebuilding Trust Across the Divide Isn’t Just Possible—It’s Essential Rebuilding Trust Across the Divide Isn’t Just Possible—It’s Essential

And here's how it can be done.

Aug 29, 2025 / Anthony Flaccavento

Mark Stroh, the US Chargé d'Affaires in Denmark arrives the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen, on August 27, 2025.

Trump and His Cronies Are Picking Stupid Fights All Over the World Trump and His Cronies Are Picking Stupid Fights All Over the World

Even the Danes are getting angry. The Danes!

Aug 29, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Rob Bonta, attorney general of California.

He’s Sued Trump 39 Times—and He Keeps Winning He’s Sued Trump 39 Times—and He Keeps Winning

Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, is using the courts to rein in Trump and, for now, it’s mostly working.

Aug 29, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

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