Paris, a Capital in “Resistance”? Paris, a Capital in “Resistance”?
Barring a few big-ticket victories in this month’s local elections, the French left is more divided than ever—one year from a pivotal fight for the presidency
Mar 24, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
It Could’ve Been Worse—but France’s Local Elections Are a Warning to the Left It Could’ve Been Worse—but France’s Local Elections Are a Warning to the Left
The French left managed to hold on to key cities, but the far right and mainstream right also won key victories—and the intra-left bickering shows no signs of subsiding.
Mar 23, 2026 / Cole Stangler
Have You Paid Your “Intuit Tax”? Have You Paid Your “Intuit Tax”?
Tax prep oligarch Sasan Goodarzi blocks the “public option” for tax filers.
Mar 23, 2026 / Chuck Collins
A Dangerous and Consistent Misreading of Trump’s Appeal A Dangerous and Consistent Misreading of Trump’s Appeal
Trump didn’t win by moderating. He won by attacking a system millions already believed was broken.
Mar 23, 2026 / Corbin Trent
How Can Universities Protect Their Immigrant Students? How Can Universities Protect Their Immigrant Students?
With federal cuts and heightened fear on campus, first-generation students at schools like UCLA are asking their institutions to defend and expand their right to education.
Mar 23, 2026 / StudentNation / Lucy Wong Ryniejski
After the Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted? After the Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted?
Annelle Sheline on alienating allies.
Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero
The cult of Mueller foolishly prioritized legal prosecution over political organizing.
Donald Trump Throws Another Big Tariff Tanty Donald Trump Throws Another Big Tariff Tanty
And other essential news of the week—including new legislation on prediction markets and a threat to the critically endangered Rice’s whale.
Mar 20, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Will the Iran War Destroy MAGA? Will the Iran War Destroy MAGA?
Trump’s coalition is splintering over nationalism and Israel.
Mar 20, 2026 / Jeet Heer