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The live Twitter talk with Elon Musk as Ron DeSantis announces his 2024 presidential run on his Twitter page.

How Ron DeSantis Botched His Launch How Ron DeSantis Botched His Launch

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Parker Molloy on how Elon Musk used the Florida governor.

May 31, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Jeremy Strong in the finale of “Succession.”

The Janus-Faced End of “Succession” The Janus-Faced End of “Succession”

At once cruel and compassionate, the finale of the much-loved HBO show revels in the space between tragedy and comedy.

May 31, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Vikram Murthi

Michelle Williams and Hong Chau in “Showing Up.”

Kelly Reichardt’s Cinema of Class Conflict Kelly Reichardt’s Cinema of Class Conflict

In her latest film, Showing Up, she continues a career-long project of examining the bitter resentments produced by inequality. 

May 31, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Alex Kong

Can Americans Really Make a Free Choice About Dying?

Can Americans Really Make a Free Choice About Dying? Can Americans Really Make a Free Choice About Dying?

In a country that treats disabled people like expensive burdens and that teaches people to hate and fear disabilities, activists argue that true bodily autonomy is not possible.

May 31, 2023 / Feature / Sara Luterman

Planned Parenthood Texas

Are the Risk Managers Running Planned Parenthood? Are the Risk Managers Running Planned Parenthood?

Eyal Press on courage and caution among abortion providers.

May 30, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Eyal Press

Joe Biden meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the Oval Office

The Debt Deal Is a Tragedy The Debt Deal Is a Tragedy

The debt-limit agreement entrenches long-term austerity. It was a huge GOP win.

May 30, 2023 / James K. Galbraith

The character Shiv Roy sitting at a conference table with a resigned and frustrated look on her face.

Soul-Crushing Misogyny Made “Succession” the Perfect Show for Our Time Soul-Crushing Misogyny Made “Succession” the Perfect Show for Our Time

It was clear from the start: Siobhan Roy could never win. But toxic masculinity made the men losers too.

May 30, 2023 / Joan Walsh

The First Street Baptist Church in America: Jesus Had 2 Dads

The First Street Baptist Church in America: Jesus Had 2 Dads The First Street Baptist Church in America: Jesus Had 2 Dads

& turned out fine.

May 30, 2023 / OppArt / FBCIA.org

Republicans Attacked These Queer Students’ Lives. So They Fought Back.

Republicans Attacked These Queer Students’ Lives. So They Fought Back. Republicans Attacked These Queer Students’ Lives. So They Fought Back.

How three Kentucky high schoolers joined forces to stand up to a GOP assault on their rights—and brought hundreds of people along with them.

May 30, 2023 / Shahamat Uddin

The Takeover of Shasta County

The Takeover of Shasta County The Takeover of Shasta County

In the quiet California region, extremists have infiltrated local government. Is it a new blueprint for the right?

May 30, 2023 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

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