The House Voted to End the Iran War. Now the Real Battle Begins. The House Voted to End the Iran War. Now the Real Battle Begins.
Congress took an important symbolic step toward reasserting its authority over war powers. But much, much more needs to be done.
Jun 5, 2026 / Jeet Heer
The Only Thing You Need to Know About the White House’s Aliens.gov Website The Only Thing You Need to Know About the White House’s Aliens.gov Website
It’s an attempt to rile up the MAGA base over reforms to the immigration system 60 years ago.
Jun 5, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Disregard for International Humanitarian Law Won’t End When the Iran War Does Trump’s Disregard for International Humanitarian Law Won’t End When the Iran War Does
As political pressure to end the war grows, Americans must not overlook the president’s blatant violations of the rule of law, abroad and at home.
Jun 5, 2026 / Michele Goodwin and Eric A. Friedman
How to Make a Paper Crown How to Make a Paper Crown
In six steps, you can end democracy.
Jun 4, 2026 / OppArt / Ivan Ehlers
In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough
The state assemblyman wants to go to Congress to take on MAGA, but says that Democrats need to show Americans that they are “gonna make their lives better. Quickly.”
Jun 3, 2026 / Joan Walsh
An Uncertain Future for NYC Student Activism An Uncertain Future for NYC Student Activism
A controversial bill is proposing that NYPD create a plan for instituting anti-protest buffer zones around many NYC schools.
Jun 3, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan Wins the DFL Nomination for a Senate Seat Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan Wins the DFL Nomination for a Senate Seat
Her opponent, Representative Angie Craig, campaigned for the DFL nod for months, but declared she would no longer seek its endorsement two days before the party convention.
Jun 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Stick ’Em Up, Taxpayers! Stick ’Em Up, Taxpayers!
Trumps brazenly robs the Treasury.
Jun 2, 2026 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes
Trump’s Fourth of July Fiasco Is Entirely His Fault Trump’s Fourth of July Fiasco Is Entirely His Fault
America’s 250th anniversary celebrations are falling apart because of the president’s tawdry display of narcissism.
Jun 1, 2026 / Jeet Heer