Politics

Protesters demonstrate against Israel Bonds in Dublin on June 11, 2025.

The Unlikely History of Israel Bonds The Unlikely History of Israel Bonds

How a little-known investment vehicle became a major source of financing for Israel—and a flash point in New York State politics.

Jun 23, 2026 / Aviva Stahl

JD Vance at a 2024 campaign stop in Milwaukee.

JD Vance’s Latest Memoir Preaches to the MAGA Choir JD Vance’s Latest Memoir Preaches to the MAGA Choir

The vice president claims to have reached a new level of spiritual maturity, but the evidence is nowhere in the pages of Communion.

Jun 23, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers

The signing of the US Constitution in 1787, in a painting by Junius Brutus Stearns.

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

Reflecting Pool

Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovations Are a Total Disaster Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovations Are a Total Disaster

The president’s attempt to make his mark on the National Mall has become a big, wet mess.

Jun 23, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

Activists gather in front of the Supreme Court of the United States during the re-argument of Louisiana v. Callais on October 15, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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

Cage

Cage Cage

Ultimate failing championship.

Jun 22, 2026 / OppArt / Steve Sack

Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier speaks during a Get Out the Vote rally at King's Theater on June 18, 2026, in New York City.

Darializa Avila Chevalier Wants “Babies, Not Bombs” Darializa Avila Chevalier Wants “Babies, Not Bombs”

As a critical primary approaches, we talk to the organizer and congressional candidate about Palestine, New York City, and her experience of an unexpectedly vicious campaign.

Jun 22, 2026 / Jack Mirkinson

Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY) speaks on May 27, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey, after inspecting Delaney Hall, which is being used as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.

Jerry Nadler Is Still Campaigning Jerry Nadler Is Still Campaigning

His name isn’t on the ballot, but the veteran congressman’s working overtime for Micah Lasher.

Jun 22, 2026 / John Nichols

Senator Bernie Sanders introduces Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on May 3, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan.

Progressive Democrats Are Winning in Just About Every Corner of America Progressive Democrats Are Winning in Just About Every Corner of America

Sweet victories are fueled by demands of voters who want new leaders and authentic advocates.

Jun 22, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

President Donald Trump attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025, in Washington, DC.

We Are in the Middle of a “Rolling Coup” We Are in the Middle of a “Rolling Coup”

Unless we begin to act, our democracy will likely be destroyed.

Jun 22, 2026 / Richard Gephardt and Timothy Wirth

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