Politics

People gather for a “For the Workers, Not the Billionaires” rally on May Day, 2025, in Washington, DC.

So What Is Socialism, Anyway? So What Is Socialism, Anyway?

In a world dominated by neoliberal market fundamentalism, “socialism” is what will make a more moderate, regulated form of capitalism work for most people.

Oct 20, 2026 / Ronald Grigor Suny

Republican Senate candidate Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) speaks during the Darke County Republican Party Hog Roast on October 18, 2026, in Greenville, Ohio.

Will the GOP’s Big Money Save Jon Husted in Ohio? Will the GOP’s Big Money Save Jon Husted in Ohio?

Former senator Sherrod Brown is leading in most polls, but a tidal wave of spending may prop up the struggling incumbent.

Oct 19, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Elon Musk receives the National Medal of Science from President Donald Trump during the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit at the Institute of Peace on October 8, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Anti-Fascist Economics—With Isabella Weber Anti-Fascist Economics—With Isabella Weber

Economist Isabella Weber joins Fighting Fascism to discuss how economic inequality fuels authoritarianism and how public policy can protect democracy.

Oct 19, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg

US Senate candidate James Talarico poses for photos after speaking at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

James Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism James Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism

He’s not the only progressive doing it.

Oct 19, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Donald Trump walks on the south lawn of the White House on October 18, 2026.

Even Republicans Are Waking Up to Trump’s Corruption Even Republicans Are Waking Up to Trump’s Corruption

And, somewhat shockingly, so are Democratic elites.

Oct 19, 2026 / Jeet Heer

ICE

ICE ICE

In your face.

Oct 19, 2026 / OppArt / André Carrilho

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch arrive to attend the New York City Police Department Memorial Wall on October 13, 2026.

Mamdani Can No Longer Avoid the Issue of the NYPD Mamdani Can No Longer Avoid the Issue of the NYPD

The mayor has been able to put difficult questions about policing on the back burner—until now.

Oct 19, 2026 / Tisya Mavuram

Why Democratic Leaders Keep Waging War on the Young

Why Democratic Leaders Keep Waging War on the Young Why Democratic Leaders Keep Waging War on the Young

The party's silver-haired establishment is caught up in an existential culture war.

Oct 19, 2026 / Feature / Elizabeth Spiers

The White Man Can Always Take What You Have

The White Man Can Always Take What You Have The White Man Can Always Take What You Have

In this week's Elie v. US, our justice correspondent breaks down the real message of the attacks on Ilhan Omar. Plus: the anti-trans case that will come for us all.

Oct 16, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Sam's Club

Sam's Club Sam's Club

Saluting Musk.

Oct 16, 2026 / Steve Brodner

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