How Can Universities Protect Their Immigrant Students? How Can Universities Protect Their Immigrant Students?
With federal cuts and heightened fear on campus, first-generation students at schools like UCLA are asking their institutions to defend and expand their right to education.
Mar 23, 2026 / StudentNation / Lucy Wong Ryniejski
After the Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted? After the Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted?
Annelle Sheline on alienating allies.
A Dangerous and Consistent Misreading of Trump’s Appeal A Dangerous and Consistent Misreading of Trump’s Appeal
Trump didn’t win by moderating. He won by attacking a system millions already believed was broken.
Mar 23, 2026 / Corbin Trent
Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero
The cult of Mueller foolishly prioritized legal prosecution over political organizing.
From Foreign Correspondent to Uber Driver From Foreign Correspondent to Uber Driver
I once documented human displacement and desperation. Now, due to a crumbling media ecosystem, I am living it.
Mar 21, 2026 / Feature / Steve Scherer
Donald Trump Throws Another Big Tariff Tanty Donald Trump Throws Another Big Tariff Tanty
And other essential news of the week—including new legislation on prediction markets and a threat to the critically endangered Rice’s whale.
Mar 20, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Will the Iran War Destroy MAGA? Will the Iran War Destroy MAGA?
Trump’s coalition is splintering over nationalism and Israel.
Mar 20, 2026 / Jeet Heer
An Irish Rebel Socialist Is Stirring Up New York City Politics An Irish Rebel Socialist Is Stirring Up New York City Politics
Why Zohran Mamdani and Claire Valdez are quoting James Connolly.
Mar 20, 2026 / John Nichols
Carousel of Destruction Carousel of Destruction
Trump spins out of control.
Mar 20, 2026 / OppArt / Peter de Sève