Teaching Poetry in the Age of AI Teaching Poetry in the Age of AI
Poetry, perhaps more than any other genre, shows us how important it is to connect with a real human presence.
May 9, 2026 / Lindsay Turner
The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent digs into blockbuster revelations about the lead plaintiff in the VRA case. Plus, the enduring Cult of Trump.
May 8, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Managerial Anguish of Democratic Leaders The Managerial Anguish of Democratic Leaders
Trump’s corruption is personal, so why do Democrats keep making it about procedure?
May 8, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Ka$h Patel’s Bourbon Swag Is Part of a Larger Branding Disaster Ka$h Patel’s Bourbon Swag Is Part of a Larger Branding Disaster
The FBI director is targeting reporters and his own agents to stop embarrassing leaks.
May 8, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Solidarity With Palestine, Written on the Streets Solidarity With Palestine, Written on the Streets
Across Barcelona, stencil art turns public space into protest.
May 8, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Reflections on Hungary as Viktor Orbán Exits Reflections on Hungary as Viktor Orbán Exits
Do conditions for a pluralistic rebirth exist?
May 8, 2026 / Francesca De Benedetti
Why Pope Leo Gets Under Trump’s Skin Why Pope Leo Gets Under Trump’s Skin
The Catholic Church’s power is on the wane—but it now has a pope who is to the left of many US institutions and enrages the president by expressing his convictions.
May 8, 2026 / Rose D’Amora
WNBA Players Should Have Picketed, Not Attended, the Met Gala WNBA Players Should Have Picketed, Not Attended, the Met Gala
At the Bezos ball, WNBA stars chose celebrity over solidarity.
May 8, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman
Trump is using authoritarian tactics that were perfected by Viktor Orbán. But the Hungarian authoritarian leader’s defeat may also offer a road map for beating Trumpism.
May 8, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky