Trump Risks a Greater Catastrophe in the Iran Conflict Trump Risks a Greater Catastrophe in the Iran Conflict
Considering the costs so far as we wait on the precipice of another round of fighting.
May 6, 2026 / Michael T. Klare
Why Is Everybody in Russia Talking About Victoria Bonya? Why Is Everybody in Russia Talking About Victoria Bonya?
The Russian blogger goes viral telling Vladimir Putin what everyone has on their minds—but is afraid to say.
May 6, 2026 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
A Louisiana Private School’s All-American Grift A Louisiana Private School’s All-American Grift
In Miracle Children: Race, Education, and a True Story of False Promises, two reporters uncovered a high school scandal that puts into relief the unfinished work of integration.
May 6, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Martin
How Students Are Pushing for Justice in US Prisons How Students Are Pushing for Justice in US Prisons
The Remedy Project trains students to help incarcerated people file grievances, expose abuse, and, in some cases, secure release.
May 6, 2026 / StudentNation / Charlie Bloomer
Election Protection in the Midterms—Plus Racism and Antisemitism in the 1940s and ’50s Election Protection in the Midterms—Plus Racism and Antisemitism in the 1940s and ’50s
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy talks about preparations for voting in November, and historian Steven J. Ross discusses the far right post-W...
May 6, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Radical Liberalism—With Alex Zakaras Radical Liberalism—With Alex Zakaras
Danny and Derek welcome to the show Alex Zakaras, professor of political science at the University of Vermont, to talk about the history and future of radical liberalism.
May 6, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The Supreme Court Just Made Its Voting Rights Ruling Even Worse The Supreme Court Just Made Its Voting Rights Ruling Even Worse
The court has fast-tracked its decision demolishing the VRA, helping Southern states redraw their maps before the midterms.
May 5, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Violence Escalates in Colombia Violence Escalates in Colombia
Deadly bombings targeting civilians expose a surge in violence ahead of elections.
May 5, 2026 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo
Louisiana’s Disregard for Pregnant People and Black Voters Must Not Be Ignored Louisiana’s Disregard for Pregnant People and Black Voters Must Not Be Ignored
The stakes are undeniable when voting rights are diminished and abortion access is on the line.
May 5, 2026 / Michele Goodwin
What Happens When Jails and Prisons Make Phone Calls Free? What Happens When Jails and Prisons Make Phone Calls Free?
Thanks to policy changes in six prison systems and several dozen jail systems, families are talking more and saving money.
May 5, 2026 / Katie Rose Quandt