The Ed Sheeran Controversy The Ed Sheeran Controversy
In a society that claims to promote free speech, what crosses the line from controversial to unacceptable? Who gets to define where the line begins and ends?
Sep 21, 2026 / Peter Dreier
We Need to Protect College Sports From Ted Cruz We Need to Protect College Sports From Ted Cruz
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent looks at the many ways Cruz’s bill threatens athletes’ labor rights. Plus: why our mail-in voting nightmare isn’t over.
Sep 18, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Why Aren’t We Talking About the Warmongering Lies of Mike Rogers? Why Aren’t We Talking About the Warmongering Lies of Mike Rogers?
The media’s relentless focus on Hasan Piker allows the dishonest GOP hawk (and actual Michigan Senate candidate) to evade scrutiny.
Sep 18, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Netanyahu Is Accused of Ignoring Warnings About October 7 Netanyahu Is Accused of Ignoring Warnings About October 7
Will justice be served?
Sep 18, 2026 / OppArt / Emanuele Del Rosso
AI Is a Kitchen-Table Issue AI Is a Kitchen-Table Issue
And with the Trump administration encouraging unregulated growth in the industry, Democrats need to start acting like it.
Sep 18, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Trump Is a Runaway Train—and Nobody’s Pulling the Brakes Trump Is a Runaway Train—and Nobody’s Pulling the Brakes
Everywhere you look, the president is causing chaos and destruction.
Sep 18, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
Can These 4 Working-Class Populists Win In November? Can These 4 Working-Class Populists Win In November?
We’re keeping an eye on their races to find out. Here’s where things stand.
Sep 17, 2026 / Jared Abbott and Frederick DeVeaux
Kash Patel Stands Up for “Victims” of Bestiality Kash Patel Stands Up for “Victims” of Bestiality
In a bizarre Senate committee hearing, the FBI director defends his tenure and disrespects Democrats.
Sep 16, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Populists Can’t Be Populist if They Suppress the Vote Populists Can’t Be Populist if They Suppress the Vote
The crusade against ballot access, like virtually every other facet of Trump’s agenda, does nothing to serve the interests of “the people,” but our press is too brain-dead to noti...
Sep 16, 2026 / Column / Chris Lehmann