The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won
And why that’s a good thing.
Jun 24, 2026 / Joan Walsh
The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians
In a far-reaching ruling, the court violated a man’s constitutional rights—and undermined fundamental civil rights protections.
Jun 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal
250 Years of Genocide, Theft, and Displacement 250 Years of Genocide, Theft, and Displacement
Natives have nothing to celebrate as the United States stages another sick-making festival of self-congratulation.
Jun 24, 2026 / Feature / Simon Moya-Smith
The Celebration of the Nation's Birth Is Still a Sham The Celebration of the Nation's Birth Is Still a Sham
If America must observe its 250th anniversary, let it be by taking stock of Reconstruction’s unfinished mission.
Jun 24, 2026 / Feature / Madiba K. Dennie
How Can We Reimagine Higher Education in the Age of Climate Change? How Can We Reimagine Higher Education in the Age of Climate Change?
An interview with the founders of Gull Island Institute.
Jun 24, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
The Small-Town Revolt Against Big Tech The Small-Town Revolt Against Big Tech
Rural communities are leading the charge against AI data centers.
Jun 23, 2026 / Erica Etelson
Brainless: Artificial Intelligence Brainless: Artificial Intelligence
The promise of AI comes with risks—from misinformation and bias to the erosion of human agency.
Jun 23, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Will America Ever Give White-Man Rights to Everyone Else? Will America Ever Give White-Man Rights to Everyone Else?
If we want to make it another 250 years, the Constitution is going to have to do a lot more than protect individual political and civil rights.
Jun 23, 2026 / Feature / Elie Mystal
America Is Due a Third Reconstruction America Is Due a Third Reconstruction
The nation can thank the Supreme Court for its periods of turmoil. It’s time for a new jurisprudence.
Jun 23, 2026 / Feature / Michele Goodwin
How to Win the New War for Black Voting Rights How to Win the New War for Black Voting Rights
It’s not enough to draw “neutral” districts. We need to overhaul the entire voting system.
Jun 23, 2026 / Cliff Albright