Political Ideologies

Democratic South Carolina State Representatives Hamilton Grant and Annie McDaniel look over a proposed congressional map during a meeting in the Blatt Building at the South Carolina State Capitol in Columbia on Friday, May 8, 2026. Some observers worry that the recent wave of gerrymandering across the country will help deepen polarization among voters and entrench lawmakers in a way that makes them less accountable to constituents.

The Right Wants to Erase Minority Representation. We’ll Register Millions to Stop Them. The Right Wants to Erase Minority Representation. We’ll Register Millions to Stop Them.


Their insult will arouse us—and put Republican incumbents’ own seats at risk.

May 13, 2026 / Yusef D. Jackson

Richard “Bigo” Barnett, who was convicted of for his actions at the January 6 riot, shows off his pardon from President Donald Trump, at a news conference on February 21, 2025, with members of the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, and other January 6 offenders who received pardons or commuted sentences.

The Devastating Double Standard for January 6 Rioters The Devastating Double Standard for January 6 Rioters

The Trump administration wields the full strength of its punitive power against immigrants, political opponents, and marginalized groups—and pardons January 6 offenders.

May 13, 2026 / Kali Holloway

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

Midwestern Nice… Today’s “Jewish Question”…

May 12, 2026 / Our Readers

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

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

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

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

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