The Ugly Beast of American Authoritarianism The Ugly Beast of American Authoritarianism
Might is right is the philosophy behind the Trump administration’s decision to kidnap Nicolás Maduro.
Jan 8, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Don’t Give Up Hope! Even 2025 Had Bright Spots. Don’t Give Up Hope! Even 2025 Had Bright Spots.
Let’s bid farewell to the year on a hopeful note and remember the things that went right.
Jan 1, 2026 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic? Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic?
David Landes argues that cell phones represent an isolated life whereas Kimberly Hassel blames the loneliness crisis on a society unable to support or protect its youth.
Dec 22, 2025 / Column / David Landes and Kimberly Hassel
Why Epstein’s Links to the CIA Are So Important Why Epstein’s Links to the CIA Are So Important
We won’t know the full truth about his crimes until the extent of his ties to US intelligence are clear.
The Supreme Court’s Shadowy Plan to Subvert Democracy The Supreme Court’s Shadowy Plan to Subvert Democracy
In making frequent, ill use of the “shadow docket,” the high court is not just handing Trump policy victories. It’s upending the rule of law.
Dec 16, 2025 / Column / Elie Mystal
The 1935 Novel That Predicted Trump’s Second Term The 1935 Novel That Predicted Trump’s Second Term
Sinclair Lewis imagined an American version of the rise of fascism in Europe. His predictions didn’t come true then, but seem eerily familiar now.
Nov 20, 2025 / Column / Chris Lehmann
Trump’s Trashing of Liberty and Human Worth Trump’s Trashing of Liberty and Human Worth
The Republican Party has deliberately attempted to render healthcare unaffordable and deprive families of the ability to put food on the table.
Nov 14, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Occupation of Washington, DC, Reflects the Failures of Our Democracy The Occupation of Washington, DC, Reflects the Failures of Our Democracy
After fumbling the cause of DC statehood, Democrats now appear helpless as Trump sends troops into the city.
Nov 13, 2025 / Column / David Klion
