Brazil’s Decision Brazil’s Decision
The moral compass and basic humanity of political leaders really does matter.
Oct 21, 2026 / Mark Weisbrot
The Bookstore Revolution in Taiwan’s Conservative Heartlands The Bookstore Revolution in Taiwan’s Conservative Heartlands
After Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage, gender-themed bookstores are working to build the social acceptance that the law alone couldn’t deliver.
Oct 21, 2026 / StudentNation / Kelly Kong
Jalen Hurts Deserved Better. We All Do. Jalen Hurts Deserved Better. We All Do.
In a country that treats workers as expendable parts, Hurts’s playing through a blood clot is just the highest-profile example of the price workers pay in an oligarchy.
Oct 20, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Terrifying Future of States’ Criminalizing Pregnant People Is Already Here The Terrifying Future of States’ Criminalizing Pregnant People Is Already Here
The idea of charging people who have abortions with murder is gaining traction on the right. But a report finds that people are already being prosecuted for their pregnancy outcom...
Oct 20, 2026 / Amy Littlefield
The Supreme Court Is Coming for Affirmative Action—Again The Supreme Court Is Coming for Affirmative Action—Again
The high court has just accepted a case that takes aim at efforts to increase diversity at high-performing public schools.
Oct 20, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Albanian Student Strikes Spur a Political Crisis Albanian Student Strikes Spur a Political Crisis
A new round of protests against the ruling party’s corruption has Prime Minister Edi Rama giving cops bonuses to crack down on dissent.
Oct 20, 2026 / Mitchell Prothero
Abolish ICE Abolish ICE
Demonstrators take to the streets in protest against an ICE shooting in New York City. Foley Square, October 2026.
Oct 20, 2026 / OppArt / Francesca Messina
Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling
It’s a familiar line in the midterms: Anti-trans attacks are a “distraction” from “kitchen-table” issues. That sends a chilling message about whose rights are worth fighting for.
Oct 20, 2026 / Jessica Kant
Mamdani Is Facing Heat Over the NYPD. Here’s What He Should Do. Mamdani Is Facing Heat Over the NYPD. Here’s What He Should Do.
The mayor is being given a series of false choices over his public-safety agenda. But there is another way forward.
Oct 20, 2026 / Alex S. Vitale
Inside India’s Gen Z Cockroach Janta Movement Inside India’s Gen Z Cockroach Janta Movement
Young Indians are challenging the purge of voter rolls by Modi’s right-wing government. Shrishti Khanna, who was detained by Delhi police while covering the protests, explains.
Oct 20, 2026 / Q&A / Shilpi Chhotray