“They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest and Wanting to Lead New Jersey “They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest and Wanting to Lead New Jersey
The mayor of Newark, who was recently arrested by ICE agents at a detention facility, discusses his race to become the governor of New Jersey.
Jun 9, 2025 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
The “Science” Behind Trump’s Anti-Trans War Is Incredibly Weak The “Science” Behind Trump’s Anti-Trans War Is Incredibly Weak
The government claims to have put out a rigorous report to back up its opposition to gender-affirming care. But its methods are shoddy beyond belief.
Jun 9, 2025 / Jaeyoon Park
Trump’s Dangerous Escalation in LA Trump’s Dangerous Escalation in LA
Federalizing the National Guard in response to ICE protests risks bloodshed—which is exactly what this administration wants.
Jun 8, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
Biden Administration Liars Need to be Punished Biden Administration Liars Need to be Punished
Elite impunity shouldn’t protect those who covered up war crimes.
Jun 6, 2025 / Jeet Heer
I Just Got Back From the Centrist Rally. It Was Weird as Hell. I Just Got Back From the Centrist Rally. It Was Weird as Hell.
Watching hundreds of nerds get together to bash the left and gush about “abundance” was as off-putting as it sounds.
Jun 6, 2025 / Aída Chávez
Why Is Trump Suddenly Sidelining Israel? Why Is Trump Suddenly Sidelining Israel?
If Israel gets in the way of deal-making with the Gulf plutocrats, it could become an annoyance that Trump might feel he can’t afford.
Jun 6, 2025 / Juan Cole
Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran
On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.
Jun 6, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Zohran Mamdani Is Surging at Just the Right Time Zohran Mamdani Is Surging at Just the Right Time
By running a campaign in the La Guardia tradition, the insurgent New York mayoral candidate is closing the gap with Andrew Cuomo—and winning support from AOC.
Jun 6, 2025 / John Nichols
Knocking Down the Pillars of Democracy Knocking Down the Pillars of Democracy
Trump is destroying our standing abroad and at home.
Jun 6, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper