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
Dolores Huerta, a Lifetime of Leadership Dolores Huerta, a Lifetime of Leadership
April 10, 2026 marks the 96th birthday of the American labor leader and feminist activist.
Apr 10, 2026 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández
Yale’s Summer Storage Wars Yale’s Summer Storage Wars
Yale just cut summer storage reimbursements for first-gen and low-income students. The university has a $44 billion endowment. What it chooses to budget for says everything.
Apr 10, 2026 / StudentNation / Zachary Clifton
In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War
What a battle over a mixed-use development in a historic town reveals about liberal America.
Apr 10, 2026 / Sophie Mann-Shafir
The United States Is Now an Apocalyptic Terror State The United States Is Now an Apocalyptic Terror State
With his genocidal threats against Iran, Trump has shown the world that he is a terrorist—one with a nuclear arsenal.
Apr 10, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky