South Carolina’s Primary Process to Replace Lindsey Graham Is What Democracy Should Look Like South Carolina’s Primary Process to Replace Lindsey Graham Is What Democracy Should Look Like
The Palmetto State will let primary voters nominate Graham’s successor. Maine, on the other hand, is letting a party convention pick Graham Platner’s replacement.
Jul 13, 2026 / John Nichols
Lindsey Graham Chose Evil Lindsey Graham Chose Evil
Conspiracy theorists liked to say that Graham’s Trump sycophancy was a result of blackmail. But the truth is worse: He stuck with Trump to keep the US war machine going.
Protecting Liberty, Protecting People Protecting Liberty, Protecting People
On July 4, 2026, a large group of masked members of Patriot Front entered the Washington, DC, Metro system. This artwork is inspired by a Reuters photograph by Cheney Orr.
Jul 13, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Golf Caddies Just Unionized for the First Time Golf Caddies Just Unionized for the First Time
Caddies—workers tasked with everything from carrying golfers’ bags to giving them armchair therapy—won out after a recent change to their employment structure.
Jul 13, 2026 / Jaz Brisack
The Joy of Watching the World Cup in Gaza The Joy of Watching the World Cup in Gaza
For 90 minutes, the World Cup gives us something the genocide has tried to take away: a sense of community, a sense of normality, and a moment of pure celebration.
Jul 13, 2026 / Hassan Abo Qamar
Cuba Moves Toward Market Socialism Amid the US Assault Cuba Moves Toward Market Socialism Amid the US Assault
As unprecedented US sanctions push Cuba deeper into crisis, Havana is embracing sweeping market reforms while insisting it is not abandoning socialism.
Jul 13, 2026 / Marc Frank
What We Get Wrong About Patriarchy What We Get Wrong About Patriarchy
A conversation with philosopher Robin Dembroff about their new book, Real Men on Top, identity categories, and the possibility of undoing patriarchy.
Jul 13, 2026 / StudentNation / Andrés Muedano
When Will Cancer Stop Being “Our Fault”? When Will Cancer Stop Being “Our Fault”?
By placing the burden of maintaining one’s health on individuals, we obscure the broader environmental, political, genetic, and social forces that affect our well-being.
Jul 11, 2026 / Sara Black McCulloch
The US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses, Hamas Dissolves Gaza’s Government, Sudan’s El-Obeid Braces for an RSF Assault The US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses, Hamas Dissolves Gaza’s Government, Sudan’s El-Obeid Braces for an RSF Assault
Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from NATO, Iran, and Gaza to Syria, Sudan, Ukraine, Latin America, and US strategy in the Pacific.
Jul 10, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison