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Jayanta Bhattacharya, director of the US National Institutes of Health, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The Rise of the Vichy Scientists The Rise of the Vichy Scientists

Too many scientists are willing to collaborate with Trumpism in the mistaken assumption that obedience will save their own necks.

May 1, 2026 / Gregg Gonsalves

Orange clouds over the west hills of Portland as the light from the sunset and smoke from historic Oregon wildfires mix over Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 2020.

A Climate Change Novel That Questions Everything A Climate Change Novel That Questions Everything

In God and Sex, Jon Raymond has recontextualized timeless novelistic questions—on faith and love—in an era of environmental collapse.

Apr 30, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Jessica Swoboda

Black Louisiana voters and civil rights advocates call on the US Supreme Court to uphold a fair and representative congressional map in “Louisiana v. Callais” on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC.

The Voting Rights Decision Is a Warning About Women’s Political Power The Voting Rights Decision Is a Warning About Women’s Political Power

Voter exclusion was never about men alone. And much is at stake for women in state and federal elections.

Apr 30, 2026 / Michele Goodwin

A scene from the 1967 film “The Battle of Algiers” showing French paratrooper Colonel Mathieu—played by Jean Martin—walking past a a cheering throng.

May Day Films to Inspire You With Solidarity May Day Films to Inspire You With Solidarity

From Modern Times to Harlan County, USA.

Apr 30, 2026 / Erik Loomis

Santa Marta May Be a Game-Changing Moment for the Climate

Santa Marta May Be a Game-Changing Moment for the Climate Santa Marta May Be a Game-Changing Moment for the Climate

At a crucial climate conference, a critical mass of countries begins mapping a fossil fuel phaseout.

Apr 30, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

People march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge on the 61st Bloody Sunday Anniversary, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Selma, Ala.

Letitia James: We Cannot Afford to Abandon the Voting Rights Act Letitia James: We Cannot Afford to Abandon the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court’s decision is a cruel blow to our democracy. But our efforts to ensure that every American has the representation and resources they deserve will not stop.

Apr 30, 2026 / Letitia James

False Profit

False Profit False Profit

The opposite of Jesus.

Apr 30, 2026 / OppArt / Brian Stauffer

Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., and Jared Kushner, founder and chief executive of Affinity Partners LLC, during a state dinner with Queen Camilla and King Charles III in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple—With Brian Merchant Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple—With Brian Merchant

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO, including his history and legacy, and what may be next for the compan...

Apr 30, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

A screenshot from a news story about the ties between the Dallas police and ICE.

The Long, Bitter Fight to Get ICE Out of Dallas The Long, Bitter Fight to Get ICE Out of Dallas

The mayor wants to deepen his city’s collaboration with ICE. The people have other ideas.

Apr 30, 2026 / Arman Deendar

Pro-Palestinian protesters and laborers are gathered outside of the Federal Building to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza during May Day in Oakland, California, on May 1, 2024.

May Day and the Reclamation of the Jewish Radical Tradition May Day and the Reclamation of the Jewish Radical Tradition

This year’s demonstrations will be vast and infused with the politics of Jewish Labor Bund.

Apr 30, 2026 / Dave Zirin

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