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Donald Trump carrying the World Cup trophy on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Trump’s Trolling Reveals His Push for Hemispheric Domination Trump’s Trolling Reveals His Push for Hemispheric Domination

The president’s social-media posts are ludicrous distractions from his policy failures—but they also put his fascistic views on full display.

Sep 11, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky

How a 26-Year-Old Beat a 42-Year Incumbent—and What It Means for Democrats

How a 26-Year-Old Beat a 42-Year Incumbent—and What It Means for Democrats How a 26-Year-Old Beat a 42-Year Incumbent—and What It Means for Democrats

As the only undergraduate managing a primary campaign in the state, I helped a 26-year-old beat a 42-year incumbent. Here is what Democrats can learn from our win.

Sep 11, 2026 / StudentNation / Rishi Gurudevan

James Talarico’s Leap of Faith

James Talarico’s Leap of Faith James Talarico’s Leap of Faith

The Democratic Senate candidate in Texas is reviving a long-neglected tradition of left-leaning American religiosity.

Sep 11, 2026 / Matthew Avery Sutton

The Embarrassment of Trump’s Midterm Convention

The Embarrassment of Trump’s Midterm Convention The Embarrassment of Trump’s Midterm Convention

Many GOP candidates in competitive House and Senate races are steering clear of the Dallas event.

Sep 10, 2026 / Joan Walsh

“Gray Money” Is Fueling a Bipartisan Arms Race for Control of Congress

“Gray Money” Is Fueling a Bipartisan Arms Race for Control of Congress “Gray Money” Is Fueling a Bipartisan Arms Race for Control of Congress

Nonprofits that don’t disclose their donors have funneled at least $642 million to PACs so far in the midterms.

Sep 9, 2026 / Donald Shaw

COINTELPRO Is Back

COINTELPRO Is Back COINTELPRO Is Back

How Homeland Security has adopted the COINTELPRO playbook.

Sep 8, 2026 / Betty Medsger

Former President Donald Trump speaks with Corey Lewandowski at a campaign rally on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Derry, NH.

In Trump’s Mafia, Even Goons Can Do Billion-Dollar Shakedowns In Trump’s Mafia, Even Goons Can Do Billion-Dollar Shakedowns

Corey Lewandowski is a disposable underling, but he’s protected enough to scorn the law.

Sep 8, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Hiëronymus Bosch, detail from “The Temptation of St. Anthony,” c. 1501

Can We Save Democracy? Can We Save Democracy?

Hélène Landemore’s case for an alternative system of popular government.

Sep 8, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Osita Nwanevu

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Letters From the October 2026 Issue Letters From the October 2026 Issue

The long shadow of AIPAC… The AI revolution will not be televised… Speaking of taxes… Reporting on abortion… (online only)

Sep 8, 2026 / Our Readers

Angie Nixon Is Fighting for the Right to Read

Angie Nixon Is Fighting for the Right to Read Angie Nixon Is Fighting for the Right to Read

The Florida Senate candidate responded to Republican book-banning schemes by opening a bookstore.

Sep 8, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel, John Nichols for The Nation

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