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House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer depart a news conference at the US Capitol on January 8, 2026, in Washington, DC.

This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine

After the murder of Alex Pretti by federal agents, the least national Democrats can do is dismantle ICE.

Jan 26, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

FBI director Kash Patel on January 23, 2026.

MAGA Is Proving How Little It Actually Cares About Gun Rights MAGA Is Proving How Little It Actually Cares About Gun Rights

The ability to kill dissidents at will is more important to Trump and his supporters than the Second Amendment.

Jan 26, 2026 / Jeet Heer

A farmer shovels snow from the roof of his building on December 09, 2025 near Belvidere, Illinois.

The Farmland Revolt The Farmland Revolt

America’s farmers are fuming over Trump’s tariffs. Democrats need to channel their anger.

Jan 26, 2026 / Column / Erica Etelson and Anthony Flaccavento

Flowers are left at a makeshift memorial in the area where Alex Pretti was shot dead a day earlier by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 25, 2026.

Alex Pretti Was a Good Man at a Time of Great Evil Alex Pretti Was a Good Man at a Time of Great Evil

The 37-year-old ICU nurse was killed helping another ICE victim. We must honor his sacrifice.

Jan 25, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Protesters clash with law enforcement in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, after federal agents shot and killed a man—the second time one has shot dead a Minnesotan this month.

Minneapolis Is an “Insurrection” of Trump’s Own Making Minneapolis Is an “Insurrection” of Trump’s Own Making

The city has become ground zero for the Trump administration’s war on immigrants and the growing resistance to it.

Jan 25, 2026 / Alyssa Oursler

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Jan 23, 2026 / Steve Brodner

Former US special counsel Jack Smith is sworn in before he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump.

Jack Smith Will Not Save Us Jack Smith Will Not Save Us

Smith performed honorably, but no one person or investigation can protect America from Trump.

Jan 23, 2026 / Joan Walsh

President Donald Trump walks toward Marine One after arriving at Zurich Airport before attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, on January 21, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland.

At Davos, the World Watched the Rantings of a Despot At Davos, the World Watched the Rantings of a Despot

President Donald Trump has turned his back on the liberal world order—and Europe is unlikely to follow.

Jan 23, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky

Abdul El-Sayed at a town hall during his campaign for Michigan's Senate primary.

Abdul El-Sayed Wants to “Throw Some Righteous Punches” Abdul El-Sayed Wants to “Throw Some Righteous Punches”

As the Democratic Party debates its identity, this progressive primary candidate and doctor is primed for a breakout moment in the race for Michigan’s Senate seat.

Jan 23, 2026 / StudentNation / Heather Chen

A woman held a sign outside the Supreme Court as it heard oral arguments in Trump v. Cook.

The Supreme Court Shows It’s Willing to Thwart Trump—When Money Is on the Line The Supreme Court Shows It’s Willing to Thwart Trump—When Money Is on the Line

The court’s conservatives appear likely to block Trump from firing Lisa Cook—not because they care about principle but because they care about the Fed.

Jan 22, 2026 / Elie Mystal

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