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Oct 17, 2025 / OppArt / Mark Kaplan

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Letter to the Editor From Representative Steve Cohen Letter to the Editor From Representative Steve Cohen

The Democratic congressman from Tennessee takes issue with our article about his primary opponent.

Oct 16, 2025 / Our Readers

Vice President JD Vance at the White House.

The Profound Shame of JD Vance The Profound Shame of JD Vance

Trump’s lapdog defends racist Young Republicans as “boys,” while some are almost his age—as they slur Indian women, like his wife, Usha, as “dirty.” How much did he get for his so...

Oct 16, 2025 / Joan Walsh

How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash

How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash

The unconstitutional targeting of constituencies Trump dislikes calls for coordinated acts of resistance.

Oct 16, 2025 / David Faris

A Presidency for Sale

A Presidency for Sale A Presidency for Sale

Trump’s blatant corruption is unprecedented.

Oct 15, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Anonymous

Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law.

Trump Has Just Condemned More Americans to Hunger Trump Has Just Condemned More Americans to Hunger

The administration’s decision to fast-track a bunch of changes to food stamps—including new work requirements—is as stupid as it is cruel.

Oct 15, 2025 / Elie Mystal

The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC

The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC

The influential group of lawmakers has damaged its reputation as “conscience of the Congress” by staying silent on the Gaza genocide.

Oct 15, 2025 / Feature / Anthony Conwright

Donald Trump, a trickster president, smirks at a golf club on July 28, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland.

The United States Has Always Been a Trickster Land The United States Has Always Been a Trickster Land

Understanding Indigenous Coyote stories will help you grasp the appeal of Donald Trump.

Oct 15, 2025 / Julian Brave NoiseCat

Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks onstage during the Clinton Global Initiative 2025

New Mexico Is Providing Free Childcare for All. It’s Time for Others to Do the Same New Mexico Is Providing Free Childcare for All. It’s Time for Others to Do the Same

The state is setting a powerful example with its first-in-the-nation plan. But the policy has support across the US.

Oct 14, 2025 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Unbalanced SCOTUS

Unbalanced SCOTUS Unbalanced SCOTUS

The Supreme Court rescues Trump while impacting millions.

Oct 14, 2025 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

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