Killing Our Mother Killing Our Mother
Data centers swallowing resources and killing the environment.
Aug 28, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
Trump Is Waging War on Haitians Trump Is Waging War on Haitians
In Springfield, Ohio, ICE agents are targeting a community that Trump has been villainizing since 2024.
Aug 28, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
Democratic Candidates Have Embraced Unity. Dem Pundits? Not So Much. Democratic Candidates Have Embraced Unity. Dem Pundits? Not So Much.
Losing candidates have prioritized the big tent and embraced their former rivals. Why can’t the media and pundits get on board?
Aug 28, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Oatly Says Climate Action Now Oatly Says Climate Action Now
The world’s largest oat drink company is printing summaries of what it calls “the ultimate climate solution” on every carton it produces.
Aug 27, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard
Meta Has Suffered a Huge Blow—but the Reckoning Can’t End Here Meta Has Suffered a Huge Blow—but the Reckoning Can’t End Here
The company has been forced to pay billions in fines and overhaul some of its most destructive practices. Hopefully there’s more where that came from.
Aug 27, 2026 / David Futrelle
We Want Change! We Want Change!
What are our country’s real values? When money matters more than people, what does that reveal about the values we call “American”?
Aug 27, 2026 / OppArt / Kenia Akridge
Will Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Be Good for People, or Profits? Will Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Be Good for People, or Profits?
The drug giant restricted access to its Covid vaccine to protect its bottom line. Will history repeat itself now?
Aug 27, 2026 / Gregg Gonsalves
This Little Bird Is in Big Trouble—and Trump Is Making Things Worse This Little Bird Is in Big Trouble—and Trump Is Making Things Worse
The saltmarsh sparrow’s numbers are cratering. Why isn’t the government doing something about it?
Aug 27, 2026 / Alexandra Tey
Head Start Rule Changes Would Slash Enrollment of Homeless Children Head Start Rule Changes Would Slash Enrollment of Homeless Children
Head Start currently mandates that programs prioritize enrolling children in homeless families. The Trump administration’s proposed rule change would completely undo that.
Aug 27, 2026 / Bryce Covert
Dolly Parton Was a Proud Union Sister Dolly Parton Was a Proud Union Sister
Organized labor is celebrating the life and legacy of an artist who championed working women and carried a union card for almost 60 years.
Aug 26, 2026 / Obituary / John Nichols