Mamdani Launches His First Salvos in New York’s Fiscal Battle Mamdani Launches His First Salvos in New York’s Fiscal Battle
The mayor, the governor, and the members of the city’s big-ticket tax base are all squaring off over prospective tax increases and service cuts.
Feb 19, 2026 / D.D. Guttenplan
Inside the Iran War Industry Inside the Iran War Industry
Using an old playbook with powerful new tools, it may be closer than ever to turning a US–Iran war into reality.
Feb 19, 2026 / Jamal Abdi
“The Pitt” Shows Doctoring Uncensored “The Pitt” Shows Doctoring Uncensored
The second season tackles everything from the role of AI in medicine to Medicaid cuts. But above all, it is about burnout.
Feb 19, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Zoe Adams
The Job of Being Jesse Jackson The Job of Being Jesse Jackson
Jackson’s lessons for today’s Democrats.
Feb 19, 2026 / Bruce Shapiro
Orange Monarch Orange Monarch
Protest sign, New York City, 2026.
Feb 18, 2026 / OppArt / Denise Canniff
Inside the American War Machine—With Ben Freeman and William Hartung Inside the American War Machine—With Ben Freeman and William Hartung
Derek and Danny are joined by Bill Hartung and Ben Freeman to discuss the system that drives permanent war for the United States.
Feb 18, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Election Protection in the Midterms—Plus Slaves Escaping by Sea Election Protection in the Midterms—Plus Slaves Escaping by Sea
Harold Meyerson explains Democrats’ preparations for Trump’s threats to voting, and Marcus Rediker talks about Black America in the 1850s.
Feb 18, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Jesse Jackson Still Provides Light in These Dark Times Jesse Jackson Still Provides Light in These Dark Times
We would be wise to follow the path he forged.
Feb 18, 2026 / Obituary / Robert L. Borosage
Jafar Panahi’s Scenes From a Crime Jafar Panahi’s Scenes From a Crime
His films show how a regime’s wrongdoing can upend one’s sense of self and transform the very rhythm of daily life.
Feb 18, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Alex Kong
The Cost of US Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties The Cost of US Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties
How going it alone reduces our own sovereignty.
Feb 18, 2026 / Aaron S.J. Zelinsky