Why Trump Is Embracing Vivek Ramaswamy’s Vile Ad Why Trump Is Embracing Vivek Ramaswamy’s Vile Ad
The president is leaning into the politics of toxic parenting.
Oct 23, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Could Mississippi Really Send a Democrat to the Senate? Could Mississippi Really Send a Democrat to the Senate?
The answer, amazingly, is yes.
Oct 22, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling
It’s a familiar line in the midterms: Anti-trans attacks are a “distraction” from “kitchen-table” issues. That sends a chilling message about whose rights are worth fighting for.
Oct 20, 2026 / Jessica Kant
Even Republicans Are Waking Up to Trump’s Corruption Even Republicans Are Waking Up to Trump’s Corruption
And, somewhat shockingly, so are Democratic elites.
Oct 19, 2026 / Jeet Heer
These Working-Class Populists Are Struggling to Win Over the Working Class These Working-Class Populists Are Struggling to Win Over the Working Class
And more insights from the second edition of our Economic Populist Tracker.
Oct 15, 2026 / Jared Abbott and Frederick DeVeaux
Elon Musk’s James Talarico Smear Blew Up In His Face Elon Musk’s James Talarico Smear Blew Up In His Face
But that doesn’t mean the danger from Musk’s lies is over.
Oct 12, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Democrats Have a Bill Maher Problem Democrats Have a Bill Maher Problem
Establishment Democrats obsessing over Hasan Piker’s every move seem to have no issue talking to Maher, despite his decades of open bigotry.
Oct 8, 2026 / Luca GoldMansour
We Need More Pro-Trans Politicians. This Group Thinks It Knows How to Get Them. We Need More Pro-Trans Politicians. This Group Thinks It Knows How to Get Them.
Talking to Tyler Hack, who leads the nation’s only political action group dedicated solely to getting trans rights supporters elected.
Oct 6, 2026 / Elsie Carson-Holt
Susan Collins Is Corrupt. She Still Might Be Reelected. Susan Collins Is Corrupt. She Still Might Be Reelected.
Despite being embroiled in scandal, the Maine senator is benefiting from Democratic Party divisions.
Sep 25, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Transphobia Isn’t Winning Votes. But It Is Making Our Lives Much Worse. Transphobia Isn’t Winning Votes. But It Is Making Our Lives Much Worse.
Trans people must now live out another election cycle knowing our friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors are being flooded with agitprop designed to dehumanize us.
Sep 24, 2026 / Gillian Branstetter