Society

A water tower bearing the Paramount Pictures logo looms over Los Angeles on February 17, 2026.

State Attorneys General Can Block the Paramount-Warner Merger State Attorneys General Can Block the Paramount-Warner Merger

This is an all-hands-on-deck moment to save cultural and press freedom.

Jun 15, 2026 / Zephyr Teachout

Amy Goodman on the Job of Journalism

Amy Goodman on the Job of Journalism Amy Goodman on the Job of Journalism

A conversation with the veteran broadcaster on threats to press freedom—and what the press is really for.

Jun 15, 2026 / Q&A / John Nichols

In 1774, the First Continental Congress opened with a prayer—a decision that inspired some sectarian squabbling—but in the new nation that followed, the founders were determined to keep church and state separate.

Separation of Church and State: America’s Best Idea Separation of Church and State: America’s Best Idea

Christian nationalists keep forgetting what the country’s founders kept writing down.

Jun 15, 2026 / Feature / John Fugelsang

Raucous Protest Is Coming to the Joyless World Cup

Raucous Protest Is Coming to the Joyless World Cup Raucous Protest Is Coming to the Joyless World Cup

As Trump and FIFA turn soccer’s biggest stage into a showcase for authoritarianism, activists are fighting back.

Jun 12, 2026 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin

Staggering Genius

Staggering Genius Staggering Genius

 I LOVE the inflation!

Jun 12, 2026 / Steve Brodner

Systemic Racism

Systemic Racism Systemic Racism

Impression.

Jun 12, 2026 / OppArt / André Carrilho

Americans Are Reaching a Financial Breaking Point

Americans Are Reaching a Financial Breaking Point Americans Are Reaching a Financial Breaking Point

The majority of Americans are actively stressed about money. The rich have never been richer. No wonder we’re so mad.

Jun 12, 2026 / Kali Holloway

A general view inside Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks celebrate their 107–106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 10, 2026, in New York City.

With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History

The bad vibes lifted, and basketball fans witnessed a miracle at Madison Square Garden.

Jun 11, 2026 / Dave Zirin

A demonstrator participating in the “May Day” protest at Union Square on May 1, 2026.

Breaking Donald Trump’s Cycle of Abuse Breaking Donald Trump’s Cycle of Abuse

Trump’s attacks on Americans are nothing short of domestic violence—and we must identify and treat them as such.

Jun 11, 2026 / Michele Goodwin

Bio: Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO

Bio: Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO Bio: Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO

AI data centers are stealing our water.

Jun 11, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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