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I Am Yusuf, My Father I Am Yusuf, My Father

Nov 10, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Mahmoud Darwish

Rudy Giuliani during his bid for reelection in 1998.

How Did New York Become So Unequal? How Did New York Become So Unequal?

A new history of New York examines how it went from a center of social-democratic experiment to one of neoliberal devastation.

Nov 10, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Joshua B. Freeman

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Solstice Sonnet Solstice Sonnet

Nov 10, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Zeina Hashem Beck

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (now governor-elect) makes a final public appearance with supporters in Austin, Texas, on November 3, 2026.

Notes From the Blue Star State Notes From the Blue Star State

Texas is predominantly and pragmatically populist. If the national Democratic Party wishes to conquer the Electoral College for a generation, it will follow the lead of the voters...

Nov 9, 2026 / James K. Galbraith

Incoming White House chief of staff Stephen Miller arrives at the White House on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Stephen Miller Is the Real President Now Stephen Miller Is the Real President Now

Trump just promoted his worst, most dangerous adviser. Get ready for a constitutional crisis.

Nov 9, 2026 / Jeet Heer

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (left) and his Senate counterpartm Chuck Schumer at a February news conference.

Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries Are Not Meeting the Moment Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries Are Not Meeting the Moment

The Democrats' congressional leaders have been handed an enormous mandate they have no interest in carrying out.

Nov 9, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers

Trump, Toast or Toasted…

Trump, Toast or Toasted… Trump, Toast or Toasted…

America has been burned by his corruption.

Nov 9, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Russia’s Last Independent Newspaper Is Going Dark

Russia’s Last Independent Newspaper Is Going Dark Russia’s Last Independent Newspaper Is Going Dark

The closing of “Novaya Gazeta” marks the end of what little press freedom remained in Putin’s Russia.

Nov 9, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Chad Harbach’s Novel of Millennial Intellectuals

Chad Harbach’s Novel of Millennial Intellectuals Chad Harbach’s Novel of Millennial Intellectuals

In “The Brightness,” Harbach examines life before 2016.

Nov 9, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Kevin Lozano

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear talks to a reporter during an event with the South Carolina Democratic Party at New Faith Community Church on October 2, 2026, in Santee, South Carolina.

The Strange, Empathetic Allure of Andy Beshear  The Strange, Empathetic Allure of Andy Beshear 

The potential Democratic hopeful for president is not a socialist. But he has a folksy demeanor and moral compass.

Nov 7, 2026 / Grace Byron

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