Protecting Children Means Defending LGBT Rights Protecting Children Means Defending LGBT Rights
Around the world, governments are scapegoating LGBT people to build popular support for their erosion of individual rights—often under the guide of protecting children.
Jun 26, 2026 / Ryan Thoreson
The Supreme Court Once Again Endorses Trump’s Racism The Supreme Court Once Again Endorses Trump’s Racism
The court took a look at Trump's obviously bigoted handling of the Temporary Protected Status program and said, “Nothing to see here.”
Jun 25, 2026 / Elie Mystal
How I Became an American How I Became an American
My path to US citizenship was a long and difficult one.
Jun 25, 2026 / Feature / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians
In a far-reaching ruling, the court violated a man’s constitutional rights—and undermined fundamental civil rights protections.
Jun 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Will America Ever Give White-Man Rights to Everyone Else? Will America Ever Give White-Man Rights to Everyone Else?
If we want to make it another 250 years, the Constitution is going to have to do a lot more than protect individual political and civil rights.
Jun 23, 2026 / Feature / Elie Mystal
America Is Due a Third Reconstruction America Is Due a Third Reconstruction
The nation can thank the Supreme Court for its periods of turmoil. It’s time for a new jurisprudence.
Jun 23, 2026 / Feature / Michele Goodwin
How to Win the New War for Black Voting Rights How to Win the New War for Black Voting Rights
It’s not enough to draw “neutral” districts. We need to overhaul the entire voting system.
Jun 23, 2026 / Cliff Albright
We Can’t Let the Good Vibes Stop Us From Demanding More of Mamdani We Can’t Let the Good Vibes Stop Us From Demanding More of Mamdani
Mamdani’s Knicks speech was exhilarating, but we can’t let these kinds of spectacles prevent us from pressuring politicians to do better.
Jun 23, 2026 / Dave Zirin