A Presidency for Sale A Presidency for Sale
Trump’s blatant corruption is unprecedented.
Oct 15, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Anonymous
Trump Has Just Condemned More Americans to Hunger Trump Has Just Condemned More Americans to Hunger
The administration’s decision to fast-track a bunch of changes to food stamps—including new work requirements—is as stupid as it is cruel.
Oct 15, 2025 / Elie Mystal
The Fight Over Online Gambling in Brazil Reveals a Broader Global Struggle The Fight Over Online Gambling in Brazil Reveals a Broader Global Struggle
An industry built on addiction and loss now commands enormous political and cultural influence, from NFL stadiums in Philadelphia to soccer stadiums in São Paulo.
Oct 15, 2025 / Harrison Berger
Why Did UChicago Destroy the Humanities? Why Did UChicago Destroy the Humanities?
The answer is simple: to spend untold sums on useless buildings by starchitects.
Oct 15, 2025 / Column / Kate Wagner
So Long as Oligarchs Control the Public Square, There Will Be Corruption So Long as Oligarchs Control the Public Square, There Will Be Corruption
It’s time to break up Big Media, Big Tech, and the finance system that binds them together.
Oct 15, 2025 / Column / Zephyr Teachout
The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC
The influential group of lawmakers has damaged its reputation as “conscience of the Congress” by staying silent on the Gaza genocide.
Oct 15, 2025 / Feature / Anthony Conwright
Walter Lippmann’s Phantom Publics Walter Lippmann’s Phantom Publics
Arguably no American journalist wielded as much influence as Walter Lippmann did in the 20th century. But what did he do with that power?
Oct 15, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Gerald Howard
The Man Behind the Radical Walking Tours of New York City The Man Behind the Radical Walking Tours of New York City
Asad Dandia sued the NYPD after it spied on his family and community. Now he uses people’s history to reclaim the streets from the systems that surveilled him.
Oct 15, 2025 / Lara-Nour Walton
Sharm El-Sheikh Shows That the US Has Learned Nothing From Gaza Sharm El-Sheikh Shows That the US Has Learned Nothing From Gaza
Palestinans are expected to accept the same deal that led to October 7: permanent subjugation under the guise of “prosperity.”
Oct 15, 2025 / Spencer Ackerman
No Kings Day: “It’s Gonna Be Fun”—Plus, “One Battle After Another” No Kings Day: “It’s Gonna Be Fun”—Plus, “One Battle After Another”
On Start Making Sense: Leah Greenberg, cofounder of Indivisble, talks about preparing for Saturday’s protests, and John Powers comments on Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film.
Oct 15, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener