Mayor Mamdani vs. the “New York Post” (and Its Ilk) Mayor Mamdani vs. the “New York Post” (and Its Ilk)
The broad swath of centrist Democrats and conservatives who have hoped to wound Mamdani enough to sap him of political capital are still figuring out how to land real blows.
Jul 15, 2026 / Ross Barkan
Lindsey Graham’s Defense of Brett Kavanaugh Told Us Everything Lindsey Graham’s Defense of Brett Kavanaugh Told Us Everything
The senator’s infamous cry of rage spoke not only to his cruelty but also to his larger role in changing the court.
Jul 14, 2026 / Elie Mystal
What We Can Learn From the Current Menopause Moment What We Can Learn From the Current Menopause Moment
At a time when the Trump administration is endangering women’s health, more than half the states, red and blue alike, have introduced menopause legislation.
Jul 14, 2026 / Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Protecting Liberty, Protecting People Protecting Liberty, Protecting People
On July 4, 2026, a large group of masked members of Patriot Front entered the Washington, DC, Metro system. This artwork is inspired by a Reuters photograph by Cheney Orr.
Jul 13, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Golf Caddies Just Unionized for the First Time Golf Caddies Just Unionized for the First Time
Caddies—workers tasked with everything from carrying golfers’ bags to giving them armchair therapy—won out after a recent change to their employment structure.
Jul 13, 2026 / Jaz Brisack
The Joy of Watching the World Cup in Gaza The Joy of Watching the World Cup in Gaza
For 90 minutes, the World Cup gives us something the genocide has tried to take away: a sense of community, a sense of normality, and a moment of pure celebration.
Jul 13, 2026 / Hassan Abo Qamar
What We Get Wrong About Patriarchy What We Get Wrong About Patriarchy
A conversation with philosopher Robin Dembroff about their new book, Real Men on Top, identity categories, and the possibility of undoing patriarchy.
Jul 13, 2026 / StudentNation / Andrés Muedano
When Will Cancer Stop Being “Our Fault”? When Will Cancer Stop Being “Our Fault”?
By placing the burden of maintaining one’s health on individuals, we obscure the broader environmental, political, genetic, and social forces that affect our well-being.
Jul 11, 2026 / Sara Black McCulloch
