Eric Schmitt Deserves to Be Mocked Forever Eric Schmitt Deserves to Be Mocked Forever
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent relives the senator’s glorious face-plant. Plus: why John Roberts also deserves our mockery.
Oct 2, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Moral Clarity of Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green The Moral Clarity of Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green
Even before her state botched another execution, gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green was telling Tennesseans that “the death penalty has always been inhumane, expensive, and biase...
Oct 2, 2026 / John Nichols
PSA: Trump Continues to Commit Crimes PSA: Trump Continues to Commit Crimes
While the president is unlikely to face any consequences for his patently illegal, taxpayer-funded ads, it’s essential to remember he should.
Sep 30, 2026 / Elie Mystal
As Cornell’s Rape Case Draws National Attention, Students Want Accountability As Cornell’s Rape Case Draws National Attention, Students Want Accountability
A new lawsuit alleging that a former student was drugged and gang-raped by Chi Phi fraternity members is sparking outrage in the Cornell community.
Sep 29, 2026 / StudentNation / Jeannine Chiang
The First Amendment Lives for Another News Cycle—Maybe The First Amendment Lives for Another News Cycle—Maybe
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent parses Trump’s attacks on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Plus: it’s time to impeach the judges!
Sep 25, 2026 / Elie Mystal
A Message From Prairieland Prisoner Autumn Hill: “Don’t Be Afraid” A Message From Prairieland Prisoner Autumn Hill: “Don’t Be Afraid”
I talked to the political prisoner about the politics of love, her case, surviving as a trans woman in a men’s prison, and how she makes it through the day.
Sep 25, 2026 / Grace Byron
Treat Spotify Like a Public Utility Treat Spotify Like a Public Utility
Music streaming platforms have way too much control over musicians and music lovers. It’s time to rein them in.
Sep 24, 2026 / Ramsay Eyre