What Jeffrey Epstein Taught Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon What Jeffrey Epstein Taught Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon
Branko Marcetic on the fake populism of a sordid elite.
Capitalism’s Long Revolution Capitalism’s Long Revolution
What happens to our understanding of capitalism when we assume that it might not come to an end?
May 11, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Corey Robin
The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent digs into blockbuster revelations about the lead plaintiff in the VRA case. Plus, the enduring Cult of Trump.
May 8, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Managerial Anguish of Democratic Leaders The Managerial Anguish of Democratic Leaders
Trump’s corruption is personal, so why do Democrats keep making it about procedure?
May 8, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Ka$h Patel’s Bourbon Swag Is Part of a Larger Branding Disaster Ka$h Patel’s Bourbon Swag Is Part of a Larger Branding Disaster
The FBI director is targeting reporters and his own agents to stop embarrassing leaks.
May 8, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Solidarity With Palestine, Written on the Streets Solidarity With Palestine, Written on the Streets
Across Barcelona, stencil art turns public space into protest.
May 8, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman
Trump is using authoritarian tactics that were perfected by Viktor Orbán. But the Hungarian authoritarian leader’s defeat may also offer a road map for beating Trumpism.
May 8, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Illinois Is Helping People Awaiting Trial Get Back to Court and Stay Out of Jail Illinois Is Helping People Awaiting Trial Get Back to Court and Stay Out of Jail
The state has a successful pilot in four counties to offer free services to those on pretrial release. But federal budget cuts put the program at risk.
May 8, 2026 / Bryce Covert
Reflections on Hungary as Viktor Orbán Exits Reflections on Hungary as Viktor Orbán Exits
Do conditions for a pluralistic rebirth exist?
May 8, 2026 / Francesca De Benedetti