The Economy Is Flatlining—and So Is Trump The Economy Is Flatlining—and So Is Trump
The president’s usual tricks are no match for a weakening jobs market and persistent inflation.
Dec 17, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Anger at Corporate Power Is Everywhere Anger at Corporate Power Is Everywhere
It should guide the Democrats.
Dec 16, 2025 / Ron Knox
White Farmers Are Getting a Taste of Their Own Medicine White Farmers Are Getting a Taste of Their Own Medicine
Trump’s tariffs and immigration raids are driving the latest farm crisis. White farmers have stood by him year after year—and still do.
Dec 12, 2025 / Kali Holloway
One Buyout After Another One Buyout After Another
The multibillion-dollar takeover bids targeting Warner Bros. Discovery show how Trump’s corrupt model of governance-by-payback could destroy Hollywood.
Dec 10, 2025 / Ben Schwartz
What Do Elite Universities Owe Their Students? What Do Elite Universities Owe Their Students?
As the Ivies push graduates into careers in consulting, finance, and tech, organizers with the Class Action movement are questioning their schools’ corporate partnerships.
Dec 8, 2025 / StudentNation / Aina Marzia
Memo to the Mayor: How You Can Accelerate the Development of Affordable Housing Memo to the Mayor: How You Can Accelerate the Development of Affordable Housing
Don’t just freeze the rent of rent-stabilized units. Don’t allow their demolition at all.
Dec 1, 2025 / Roberta Brandes Gratz
Can We Opt Out of Facial Recognition Technology? Can We Opt Out of Facial Recognition Technology?
I traveled through airports and reported in sports stadiums this year. At each, I was asked to scan my face for security.
Nov 29, 2025 / Nicholas Russell
Escalation on Many Fronts Escalation on Many Fronts
The world’s problems are our problem.
Nov 28, 2025 / OppArt / Giulio Bonasera
Thanksgiving Without Turkey? Thanksgiving Without Turkey?
Turkey prices are up roughly 40 percent (wholesale) this year as inflation drags on.