Politics

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before Congress.

Trump’s AG Appointee Is a Literal Sock Puppet Trump’s AG Appointee Is a Literal Sock Puppet

Todd Blanche might be the most craven attorney general yet. Thankfully, he’s also incompetent.

Jun 10, 2026 / Elie Mystal

“The New World,” c. 1546.

The Entwined History of Capitalism and Race in the Americas and Beyond The Entwined History of Capitalism and Race in the Americas and Beyond

Better to start the history of the United States in 1492 than in 1776.

Jun 10, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Bill Fletcher Jr.

Gen Z’s Ability to Detect AI Is Far Lower Than You’d Expect

Gen Z’s Ability to Detect AI Is Far Lower Than You’d Expect Gen Z’s Ability to Detect AI Is Far Lower Than You’d Expect

A new poll revealed that young people are overly confident in their ability to identify AI content.

Jun 10, 2026 / StudentNation / Jack Dozier

Crews work at Oaklawn Cemetery during an excavation while searching for bodies from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, October 27, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Tulsa at a Crossroads Tulsa at a Crossroads

Reparations and restoration on Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day.

Jun 10, 2026 / Kristal Brent Zook

Former president of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez is escorted by Members of the Police Special Forces to be extradited to US to face charges of taking bribes from drug traffickers.

HondurasGate and US Power in Latin America—With José Luis Granados Ceja HondurasGate and US Power in Latin America—With José Luis Granados Ceja

Danny and Derek talk to José Luis Granados Ceja, head of the Latin America desk at Drop Site News, about the HondurasGate scandal and US policy in Latin America.

Jun 10, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A voter fills out a ballot on Election Day for the midterm primary on June 9, 2026.

Primary Elections From LA to Maine—Plus AI “Poetry” Primary Elections From LA to Maine—Plus AI “Poetry”

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson analyzes recent primaries, and Katha Pollitt tests AI’s ability to write poetry.

Jun 10, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

An ICE agent sprays chemical irritants at protesters and media over the Memorial Day weekend.

Inside the Anti-ICE Protests at Delaney Hall Inside the Anti-ICE Protests at Delaney Hall

As federal agents increase the use of force at the facility, demonstrators are adopting new tactics.

Jun 9, 2026 / Amanda Moore

“Til Death Do You Part”

“Til Death Do You Part” “Til Death Do You Part”

Trump wants another divorce.

Jun 9, 2026 / OppArt / Sue Coe

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the FIFA World Cup winner's trophy while speaking during the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Center Grand Opening ceremony.

An Antifascist Guide to the World Cup—With Alex Shephard  An Antifascist Guide to the World Cup—With Alex Shephard 

It turns out there’s a not-insignificant intersection between the World Cup, democracy, and authoritarianism. 

Jun 9, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Aaron Regunberg, and Jonathan Smucker

President Donald Trump sits down with NBC News’s Kristen Welker on June 5 in Wisconsin.

Trump Wants You Talking About His Manners—Not His Election Lies Trump Wants You Talking About His Manners—Not His Election Lies

Don’t let Trump’s blowup on NBC’s Meet the Press distract from what he actually said.

Jun 9, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

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