Politics

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder and chief executive officer of Gemini Trust Co., from left, Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder and president of Gemini Trust Co., Brian Armstrong, chief executive officer of Coinbase Global Inc., and Paolo Ardoino, chief executive officer of Tether Holdings Ltd., speak with Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, during a signing ceremony for the GENIUS Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2025.

Crypto and AI-Funded Super PACs Are Metastasizing Crypto and AI-Funded Super PACs Are Metastasizing

They’ve amassed more than $322 million in 2026—with much more to come.

May 21, 2026 / David Moore

Thomas Massie speaks with supporters after his concession speech on May 19, 2026, in Hebron, Kentucky.

Thomas Massie’s Defeat Could Come Back to Haunt Trump Thomas Massie’s Defeat Could Come Back to Haunt Trump

The president’s successful campaign to remove the rebel congressman has a real chance of backfiring.

May 20, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Demolishing Landmarks

Demolishing Landmarks Demolishing Landmarks

Demolishing fair elections.

May 20, 2026 / OppArt / Clay Bennett

Sheriff’s deputies investigate a shooting scene outside the Montgomery County Courthouse, May 13, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Chud the Builder and America’s Tradition of White Racial Terror Chud the Builder and America’s Tradition of White Racial Terror

We are not in unprecedented territory. We are returning to form.

May 20, 2026 / Kali Holloway

A large image of Donald Trump hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, DC.

For Trump’s January 6 Slush Fund, the Impunity Is the Point For Trump’s January 6 Slush Fund, the Impunity Is the Point

Nixon and his henchmen went to great lengths to conceal their slush-money crimes. Trump and his MAGA coterie don’t have to worry about that.

May 20, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

Winning State Legislatures and Winning Midterm Elections

Winning State Legislatures and Winning Midterm Elections Winning State Legislatures and Winning Midterm Elections

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Daniel Squadron argues that state governments provide the key check on Trump, and John Nichols reviews the political landscape.

May 20, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Sunbonnet Truths

Sunbonnet Truths Sunbonnet Truths

Sunbonnets stitching together razor-sharp truths.

May 19, 2026 / OppArt / Jane Pearlmutter

A “Stop the Steal” protester on January 6, 2021.

Trump Just Created a White Grievance Reparations Fund Trump Just Created a White Grievance Reparations Fund

And it will be paid for with your tax dollars.

May 19, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Students marching in the “No Kings” rally in Burlington, Vermont.

Building Local Power to Win—With Dan Denvir Building Local Power to Win—With Dan Denvir

Aaron and Jonathan talk to Dan Denvir about his local organizing project, Reclaim RI.

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

Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One after his departure from Beijing Capital Airport on May 15, 2026.

Trump Gloats About “Making a Fortune” While Americans Suffer Trump Gloats About “Making a Fortune” While Americans Suffer

As his war in Iran wreaks havoc, Trump is fixated on personal glory and enrichment.

May 18, 2026 / Jeet Heer

x