Brian Wilson (1942–2025) Outlived the Times He Helped Define Brian Wilson (1942–2025) Outlived the Times He Helped Define
When the Beach Boys front man died, the obituaries described him as a genius. Which means what, exactly?
Jun 17, 2025 / Sid Holt
After the Cold-Blooded Shootings in Minnesota, Who Will Call Them Out? After the Cold-Blooded Shootings in Minnesota, Who Will Call Them Out?
We need a new profile in courage who will stand up to Donald Trump as a leader propagator of this polarization and violence.
Jun 17, 2025 / Robert L. Borosage
If the War Between Israel and Iran Continues, the US Should Stay Out of It If the War Between Israel and Iran Continues, the US Should Stay Out of It
US security is not at stake—no matter how many times Netanyahu goes on US television to claim otherwise.
Jun 17, 2025 / Daniel R. DePetris
Brian Wilson’s Endless Summer Brian Wilson’s Endless Summer
His music, by turns joyous and melancholy, wide-eyed and masterful, transformed the meaning of pop.
Jun 17, 2025 / Books & the Arts / James Marcus
We Can’t Silo Our Struggles for Justice, Freedom, and Liberation We Can’t Silo Our Struggles for Justice, Freedom, and Liberation
Showing solidarity with Palestine isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s tactically smart.
Jun 17, 2025 / Jaz Brisack
The No Kings! Movement Trumped Trump The No Kings! Movement Trumped Trump
On a day that the president spent millions of tax dollars to celebrate his ego, millions of Americans protested his flailing rule.
Jun 16, 2025 / John Nichols
Donald Trump Is Hurtling America Into a Catastrophic Middle Eastern War Donald Trump Is Hurtling America Into a Catastrophic Middle Eastern War
The president is fickle, feckless, and easily swayed—which makes him an easy mark for militarists.
Jun 16, 2025 / Jeet Heer
No Kings No Kings
Nobody gets to be a King.
Jun 16, 2025 / OppArt / James McMullan, Nancy Stahl, and Chris Piascik
What to Expect From the Upcoming NATO Summit What to Expect From the Upcoming NATO Summit
Will the rearmament agenda bring more security—or lead to a self-inflicted economic and social crisis?
Jun 16, 2025 / Sevim Dagdelen
When It Comes to Understanding the Dangers Posed by Big Tech, We’re Lost in the Cloud When It Comes to Understanding the Dangers Posed by Big Tech, We’re Lost in the Cloud
By treating IT and AI as neutral tools, we obscure our ability to see—and resist—power. If just one of the big three tech giants collapses, societal mayhem could follow.
Jun 16, 2025 / Column / Zephyr Teachout