Ted Turner Proved Even Billionaires Could be Human Ted Turner Proved Even Billionaires Could be Human
The swashbuckling founder of CNN was redeemed by his vulnerabilities.
Soccer Belongs to the People. These Activists Want to Keep It That Way. Soccer Belongs to the People. These Activists Want to Keep It That Way.
Communities in World Cup host cities across the United States are organizing to ensure that the tournament lives up to its promise of making soccer a force for good.
May 11, 2026 / Brian Dolinar
How Prediction Markets Are Taking Control of Everything How Prediction Markets Are Taking Control of Everything
We have seen the future, and it is Polymarket and Kalshi processing insider bets on mayhem, chaos—and celebrity-wedding guest lists.
May 11, 2026 / Feature / David Futrelle
“Nobody Heard Me at Amazon” “Nobody Heard Me at Amazon”
Pregnant workers at the mega-corporation say they endure unsafe conditions and are punished when they asked for accommodations.
May 11, 2026 / Feature / Bryce Covert
Teaching Poetry in the Age of AI Teaching Poetry in the Age of AI
Poetry, perhaps more than any other genre, shows us how important it is to connect with a real human presence.
May 9, 2026 / Lindsay Turner
The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent digs into blockbuster revelations about the lead plaintiff in the VRA case. Plus, the enduring Cult of Trump.
May 8, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Ka$h Patel’s Bourbon Swag Is Part of a Larger Branding Disaster Ka$h Patel’s Bourbon Swag Is Part of a Larger Branding Disaster
The FBI director is targeting reporters and his own agents to stop embarrassing leaks.
May 8, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Why Pope Leo Gets Under Trump’s Skin Why Pope Leo Gets Under Trump’s Skin
The Catholic Church’s power is on the wane—but it now has a pope who is to the left of many US institutions and enrages the president by expressing his convictions.
May 8, 2026 / Rose D’Amora