Andy Beshear Is What’s Wrong With the Democratic Party in the Trump Era Andy Beshear Is What’s Wrong With the Democratic Party in the Trump Era
The Kentucky governor isn’t doing what Mitch McConnell would do—and that’s the problem.
Jul 24, 2026 / Kali Holloway
The Saudi Nuclear Deal Is a Typical Trump Fiasco The Saudi Nuclear Deal Is a Typical Trump Fiasco
Yet again, the president trumpets a foreign-policy agreement steeped in recklessness, lies, and corruption.
Jul 24, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Rising Temperatures and a Planet on Life Support Rising Temperatures and a Planet on Life Support
Trump undoes climate action as warning bell sound.
Jul 24, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
For Trump, Every Accusation Is a Confession For Trump, Every Accusation Is a Confession
Like authoritarian regimes elsewhere, the White House is denouncing its opponents for the very abuses it is carrying out.
Jul 24, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Here Comes the Inevitable Backlash to DSA’s Rise Here Comes the Inevitable Backlash to DSA’s Rise
The Democratic elites are wary of the insurgency.
Jul 24, 2026 / Ross Barkan
How Public Equity Can Promote a Revived American Democracy How Public Equity Can Promote a Revived American Democracy
Critics are assailing deals to give the government stakes in major companies—but they’re overlooking their civic dividends.
Jul 24, 2026 / Elizabeth Wilkins and Todd N. Tucker
War House War House
When monuments to democracy become monuments to war.
Jul 23, 2026 / OppArt / Michel Moro Gómez
Marco Rubio’s Cuba Fantasies Are More Dangerous Than They Seem Marco Rubio’s Cuba Fantasies Are More Dangerous Than They Seem
Little Marco is a modern-day Joe McCarthy, brandishing a list of supposed Cuban influence agents.
Jul 23, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement
This weekend, Democrats in Maine overwhelmingly showed that they believe the former logger and longtime state senator can dethrone GOP Senator Susan Collins.
Jul 21, 2026 / Kyle Paoletta