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President Donald Trump wears a baseball cap with military insignia and holds up a fist. He faces away from a crowd of troops at Fort Bragg who wear camouflage-printed fatigues and maroon berets. Some troops hold up their phones or American flags.

Donald Trump Is Running the Military Like a Warlord Donald Trump Is Running the Military Like a Warlord

The quickest way for the United States to become fascist is by politicizing the military.

Jun 13, 2025 / Jeet Heer

A woman stands at a podium, speaking to the crowd.

Los Angeles Stands Up to MAGA Los Angeles Stands Up to MAGA

Will Los Angeles become Trumpism’s last stand? If the growing and deepening movement resisting the city’s occupation is any indication, si se puede!

Jun 12, 2025 / Bill Gallegos

Democratic candidate for governor Representative Mikie Sherrill attends a Latinos for Mikie event at the Rancho Mateo restaurant.

New Jersey’s November Election Will Be a Referendum on Trump’s Autocracy New Jersey’s November Election Will Be a Referendum on Trump’s Autocracy

Voters nominated a Republican who is “all-in for MAGA” and a Democrat who pledges to “stand up to Trump and Musk with all I’ve got.” Buckle up.

Jun 11, 2025 / John Nichols

Boycotting

Boycotting Boycotting

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Jun 11, 2025 / OppArt / Drew Sheneman

Former Vice President Kamala Harris.

What Analyses of the 2024 Election Are Getting Wrong What Analyses of the 2024 Election Are Getting Wrong

Postelection autopsies are missing the forest for the trees.

Jun 11, 2025 / Steve Phillips

Ezra Klein and Sam Seder in the middle of an argument about abundance.

The Abundance Debate Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It. The Abundance Debate Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.

Populists and abundance proponents have retreated into factional warfare. But both sides need to realize that they need each other.

Jun 11, 2025 / Waleed Shahid

The Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church in Denver, Colorado, provides members free haircuts and almost $30,000 from congregation donations.

Will Black Americans Vote for a Socialist—Zohran Mamdani? Will Black Americans Vote for a Socialist—Zohran Mamdani?

By demeaning the mayoral candidate’s agenda, Andrew Cuomo offends the Black tradition of community care.

Jun 10, 2025 / Anthony Conwright

Now That He’s Turned on Trump, Should Democrats  Align With Elon Musk?

Now That He’s Turned on Trump, Should Democrats Align With Elon Musk? Now That He’s Turned on Trump, Should Democrats Align With Elon Musk?

No! Hell no! Never! The enemy of your enemy is still a corrupt plutocrat who wants to destroy democracy.

Jun 9, 2025 / Jeet Heer

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher in an Off-Year Election

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher in an Off-Year Election The Stakes Have Never Been Higher in an Off-Year Election

Forget the midterms. The fight to bring Trumpism down runs through 2025’s elections.

Jun 9, 2025 / Feature / John Nichols

Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, speaks to the media and supporters after exiting the courthouse on May 15, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey.

“They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest and Wanting to Lead New Jersey “They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest and Wanting to Lead New Jersey

The mayor of Newark, who was recently arrested by ICE agents at a detention facility, discusses his race to become the governor of New Jersey.

Jun 9, 2025 / Q&A / Laura Flanders

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