Is the Israel Lobby Doomed? Is the Israel Lobby Doomed?
Pro-Israel influence over US politics is weaker than ever—but that doesn’t mean the lobby’s demise is inevitable.
Sep 3, 2026 / Feature / Daniel Levy
How Protein Ate Our Grocery Stores How Protein Ate Our Grocery Stores
Everyone from RFK Jr. to social-media influencers is telling us that the nutrient needs to be maximized in our diet as much as possible. But is that actually good for our bodies?
Aug 18, 2026 / Feature / Maya Vinokour
Trump Is Writing Off Kids With Disabilities, but We Shouldn’t Trump Is Writing Off Kids With Disabilities, but We Shouldn’t
A broad coalition of organizations, lawmakers, and former Department of Education officials are calling to preserve the agency from Trump’s liquidation plans.
Aug 13, 2026 / Feature / Regina Mahone
Shut Out of Special Education, This Texas Family Is Fighting Back Shut Out of Special Education, This Texas Family Is Fighting Back
Five-year-old Annie Morey was denied a public education even before Trump began dismantling the Department of Education. Her case now sits before the Fifth Circuit.
Aug 13, 2026 / Feature / Pepper Stetler
The Dignifying Solution to America’s Care Crisis The Dignifying Solution to America’s Care Crisis
Employee ownership turns care work jobs into good jobs—and leads to better patient outcomes.
Aug 11, 2026 / Feature / Courtney E. Martin
Is 2026 the Year of the Independent? Is 2026 the Year of the Independent?
An unprecedented number of candidates in this year’s midterms are running outside of the two-party system. What’s more, a lot of them could win.
Aug 11, 2026 / Feature / John Nichols
“Nobody Is Resting”: Meet the Grassroots Advocates Defending the Right to Vote “Nobody Is Resting”: Meet the Grassroots Advocates Defending the Right to Vote
At a time when the US president is actively interfering in elections, these groups, activists, and officials are protecting their local systems from federal sabotage.
Aug 11, 2026 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Ben Wikler Has a Plan to Supercharge American Democracy Ben Wikler Has a Plan to Supercharge American Democracy
Democrats can save the country from an authoritarian takeover, but to do so they must focus on systemic reforms, the author argues in this adaptation from his new book.
Aug 3, 2026 / Feature / Ben Wikler
What Makes American Architecture American? What Makes American Architecture American?
It’s never been afraid to play fast and loose and big.
Jun 30, 2026 / Feature / Kate Wagner
How to Win the Next 250 Years for the Working Class How to Win the Next 250 Years for the Working Class
It begins with building back a strong union movement
rooted in deep solidarity.
Jun 30, 2026 / Feature / Sara Nelson