Political Ideologies

The Demolition of the Voting Rights Act

The Demolition of the Voting Rights Act The Demolition of the Voting Rights Act

The US Supreme Court is aiding and abetting voter suppression.

May 12, 2026 / The Editors

Letters Icon

Letters From the June 2026 Issue Letters From the June 2026 Issue

Midwestern Nice… Today’s “Jewish Question”…

May 12, 2026 / Our Readers

US Senate candidate from Maine Graham Platner during a campaign event with the Maine AFL-CIO in Portland on May 1, 2026.

Who’s Funding the Super PAC Attacking Graham Platner? Who’s Funding the Super PAC Attacking Graham Platner?

A flood of billionaire money is pouring into Maine’s Senate race to stop a populist challenger.

May 12, 2026 / Donald Shaw

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez speaks during the Global Progressive Mobilization on April 18, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.

Pedro Sánchez Isn’t Waiting for a Savior Pedro Sánchez Isn’t Waiting for a Savior

At a recent summit, Spain’s prime minister gathered leftist leaders and warned of a new authoritarian world order.

May 12, 2026 / Nomiki Konst

A mobile billboard in Washington, DC, sponsored by The Frontline, a coalition including the Working Families Party, the Movement for Black Lives, Rising Majority, and United We Dream

How the Working Families Party Can Promote Black Political Independence How the Working Families Party Can Promote Black Political Independence

In many state and local races, the WFP ballot line has helped Black candidates win office without falling in line with the Democratic political establishment.

May 12, 2026 / Anthony Conwright

Capitalism’s Long Revolution

Capitalism’s Long Revolution Capitalism’s Long Revolution

What happens to our understanding of capitalism when we assume that it might not come to an end?

May 11, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Corey Robin

Roberts on Jim Crow Island

Roberts on Jim Crow Island Roberts on Jim Crow Island

Bezos couture.

May 8, 2026 / Steve Brodner

New kid on the block Peter Magyar arrives to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before their meeting at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy, on May 7, 2026.

Reflections on Hungary as Viktor Orbán Exits Reflections on Hungary as Viktor Orbán Exits

Do conditions for a pluralistic rebirth exist?

May 8, 2026 / Francesca De Benedetti

A view of the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Montana, on May 3, 2023.

How the Montana Plan Could Make “Citizens United” Irrelevant How the Montana Plan Could Make “Citizens United” Irrelevant

A transpartisan initiative to return power to the people.

May 4, 2026 / Kathleen McLaughlin

Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus—including Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL), and Maxine Dexter (D-OR)—address the press discussing DHS funding and the death of Renée Good in Minneapolis, at the US Capitol on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC.

A Compact With America: The Congressional Progressive Caucus Releases Its New Affordability Agenda A Compact With America: The Congressional Progressive Caucus Releases Its New Affordability Agenda

The initiative is essential in defining what Democrats are for.

May 1, 2026 / Robert L. Borosage

x