Society

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lights the Empire State Building on July 4, 2026.

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

Senator Lindsey Graham speaks at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.

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

Drowning

Drowning Drowning

Flagged.

Jul 14, 2026 / OppArt / Gary Taxali

All this momentum opens the door to reshape the national conversation about equity in women’s health.

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 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

Xander Schauffele and Jordan Spieth’s caddie, Michael Greller, walk to the seventh green during the second round of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 13, 2026, in Pebble Beach, California.

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

Palestinians wave Egyptian flags as they gather to watch Egypt’s World Cup match in Gaza City, on July 4, 2026.

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

Robin Dembroff speaking at the Royal Institute of Philosophy.

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”? 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

MAGA Murder Inc.

MAGA Murder Inc. MAGA Murder Inc.

ICE kills again.

Jul 10, 2026 / Steve Brodner

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