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
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
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
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
Just How Big Could Democrats Win in 2026? Just How Big Could Democrats Win in 2026?
The results from an important race in Wisconsin this week suggest the Republicans could be in very big trouble.
Apr 10, 2026 / John Nichols