Donald Trump Is Losing Control of MAGA Donald Trump Is Losing Control of MAGA
His surrender on the Epstein files—and his attack on Marjorie Taylor Greene—proves it.
Nov 17, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Establishment Democrats Tried to Derail Katie Wilson’s Campaign—and Failed Establishment Democrats Tried to Derail Katie Wilson’s Campaign—and Failed
The precariat rose up, with passion, desire for change, and votes.
Nov 17, 2025 / John Burbank and Megan Burbank
Philanthropy in the Crosshairs Philanthropy in the Crosshairs
As Trump escalates his war on civil society, will liberal foundations join the fight to defend democracy?
Nov 17, 2025 / Feature / David Callahan
The Hidden Politics of the Crossword Puzzle The Hidden Politics of the Crossword Puzzle
Take it from me: A crossword clue can be debated with the kind of fervor normally reserved for corporatist propaganda and outright racism.
Nov 15, 2025 / Natan Last
The Heartbreaking Banality of Racist Chat Reveals The Heartbreaking Banality of Racist Chat Reveals
Anti-Blackness and race hate increasingly seem to be a rite of passage for white folks, no matter where they end up on the political spectrum.
Nov 14, 2025 / Kali Holloway
“We Have Breath Again”: Black Americans on Leaving the US for Mexico “We Have Breath Again”: Black Americans on Leaving the US for Mexico
The Americans recently relocating to San Miguel de Allende are a new kind of “expat,” a word they refuse to call themselves.
Nov 14, 2025 / Rebekah Sager
The MAGA War on City Dwellers Is Backfiring The MAGA War on City Dwellers Is Backfiring
Last week's elections showed that the GOP can't afford to keep demonizing urban America.
Nov 14, 2025 / David Faris
Zohran Mamdani’s Internationalism Is Not an Afterthought Zohran Mamdani’s Internationalism Is Not an Afterthought
How Mamdani can make municipal solidarity more than a slogan.
Nov 13, 2025 / David Adler and Matt Kirkegaard
Dear New York: A Love Letter From Jackson, Mississippi Dear New York: A Love Letter From Jackson, Mississippi
We join you in celebrating the election of Zohran Mamdani.
Nov 12, 2025 / Makani Themba and Rukia Lumumba