Politics
Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine? Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine?
The court’s ruling ordering Trump not to deport a group of Venezuelan immigrants was an unprecedented rebuke. Are they finally taking back power?
Culture Therapy Culture Therapy
Films to remember for pre-Trumpian times and inspiration.
Zohran Mamdani Tackles Climate Change and New York City’s Cost-of-Living Crisis Zohran Mamdani Tackles Climate Change and New York City’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
The mayoral hopeful’s Green Schools plan would renovate 500 public schools, build 500 green schoolyards, and turn 50 schools into resilience hubs.
Want to Understand the New Cold War? Look to Huawei. Want to Understand the New Cold War? Look to Huawei.
The tech company has come to symbolize the ongoing struggle between America and China.
Pete Hegseth Is Self-Destructing at Lightning Speed Pete Hegseth Is Self-Destructing at Lightning Speed
A new Signal scandal. Personnel nightmares. A torrent of leaks and condemnations. It’s almost as if he was a terrible choice for this gig.
State Politics
Zohran Mamdani Tackles Climate Change and New York City’s Cost-of-Living Crisis Zohran Mamdani Tackles Climate Change and New York City’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
The mayoral hopeful’s Green Schools plan would renovate 500 public schools, build 500 green schoolyards, and turn 50 schools into resilience hubs.
Democracy 1, Elon Musk 0 Democracy 1, Elon Musk 0
The richest man in the world attempted to buy an election in Wisconsin. His effort crashed and burned, establishing a model for the fight against Trumpism.
The World’s Richest Man Wants Wisconsin to Give Up on Democracy The World’s Richest Man Wants Wisconsin to Give Up on Democracy
Elon Musk is spending tens of millions of dollars to block free and fair elections in the battleground state.
The Right
This President Has Many Puppet Masters This President Has Many Puppet Masters
Trump’s Weekend at Bernie’s White House is inherently chaotic.
The Rise of Medical Fascism The Rise of Medical Fascism
The US medical profession’s long history of complicity with state violence has prepared it for compliance with Trump’s authoritarian orders.
Report From Europe: The Center Does Not Hold Report From Europe: The Center Does Not Hold
Frustration with established parties across Europe has created openings the right has been quick to fill. Can a divided left rally in response?
Democrats
Chris Van Hollen Shows Us One Person Can Make a Difference Chris Van Hollen Shows Us One Person Can Make a Difference
The Maryland senator put a wedge between Trump and Salvadoran dictator Bukele and showed Democrats how to find their spines.
Shawn Fain for President! Shawn Fain for President!
Centrist Democrats hate the union leader because he puts the working class first.
Trade, Monopoly, and the Fight We Can’t Let Trump Define Trade, Monopoly, and the Fight We Can’t Let Trump Define
Tariffs and trade are not side issues, but a central front in the battle against monopoly power—and for self-government.
We Must Save Public Media to Change It We Must Save Public Media to Change It
We need public media more than ever—it’s too precious to let Trump defund it. But to live up to its democratic promise, we must support public media to serve our needs.
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Trump Upturns Canadian Politics Trump Upturns Canadian Politics
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Apr 20, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Can Steve Kerr Light an Anti-Trump Fire in the Sports World? Can Steve Kerr Light an Anti-Trump Fire in the Sports World?
The coach of the Golden State Warriors stands up to bullies like Donald Trump. Let’s hope that others in the NBA will follow suit.
Apr 18, 2025 / Dave Zirin
If Trump Sounds Like He Wants a Police State, That’s Because He Does If Trump Sounds Like He Wants a Police State, That’s Because He Does
And so do all of his cronies.
Apr 18, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
“A Matter of Survival”: Germany’s New Coalition Government “A Matter of Survival”: Germany’s New Coalition Government
Is the country’s latest grand coalition a shaky marriage of convenience—or “democracy’s last bullet”?
Apr 18, 2025 / Linda Mannheim
Harvard Stands Up Harvard Stands Up
Very real pain is about to be inflicted on students, staff, researchers, and faculty. At least for now, most of the people here are willing to bear that price.
Apr 18, 2025 / Richard Parker