Orbán Is a Loser Orbán Is a Loser
Hungary shows how to beat an autocrat at the ballot box.
Apr 13, 2026 / Paul Hockenos
How a “New York Times” Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy How a “New York Times” Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy
A profile of an AI healthcare start-up overlooked the creaky business model behind it, as well as the tech sector’s worship of “high agency.”
Apr 13, 2026 / David Futrelle
How Iran Won the Meme Wars How Iran Won the Meme Wars
While Donald Trump panders to MAGA, Iranian satire is reaching a global audience.
Apr 13, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Running on Empty Running on Empty
Gas prices soar along with death toll in Iran.
Apr 13, 2026 / OppArt / Paul Karasik
The Last Cheap Ride The Last Cheap Ride
The collapse of intercity bus service isn’t an accident of the market. It’s the result of treating transportation as a privilege.
Apr 13, 2026 / Zachary Shell
The Death of an AI Whistleblower The Death of an AI Whistleblower
Suchir Balaji sought to expose OpenAI’s data abuses. Did it come at the expense of his own life?
Apr 13, 2026 / Feature / Jacob Silverman
Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises
The mayor’s proposed Department of Community Safety could radically challenge police power and advance a socialist vision of security. So why is he retreating from it?
Apr 13, 2026 / Eric Reinhart
Judges Overseeing Landmark Oil Cases Have Financial Stakes in Oil Companies Judges Overseeing Landmark Oil Cases Have Financial Stakes in Oil Companies
A dozen federal judges are hearing hugely significant cases against oil companies in Louisiana—while having direct connections to some of those same companies.
Apr 13, 2026 / Garrett Hazelwood
The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare
My mother miraculously survived a series of health scares—but she barely survived our country’s hospitals.
Apr 11, 2026 / Gazelle Mba
Did Wisconsin Just Offer a Glimpse of a Post-Trump Future? Did Wisconsin Just Offer a Glimpse of a Post-Trump Future?
In this week’s Elie v. US, Elie opines on the meaning of the Wisconsin Supreme court election. Plus: should you be able to claim your dog as a dependent on your tax returns?
Apr 10, 2026 / Elie Mystal