Hungary’s Rebirth Hungary’s Rebirth
The fall of Trump’s favorite dictator—and what comes next.
Oct 21, 2026 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Brazil’s Decision Brazil’s Decision
The moral compass and basic humanity of political leaders really does matter.
Oct 21, 2026 / Mark Weisbrot
The Bookstore Revolution in Taiwan’s Conservative Heartlands The Bookstore Revolution in Taiwan’s Conservative Heartlands
After Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage, gender-themed bookstores are working to build the social acceptance that the law alone couldn’t deliver.
Oct 21, 2026 / StudentNation / Kelly Kong
The Terrifying Future of States’ Criminalizing Pregnant People Is Already Here The Terrifying Future of States’ Criminalizing Pregnant People Is Already Here
The idea of charging people who have abortions with murder is gaining traction on the right. But a report finds that people are already being prosecuted for their pregnancy outcom...
Oct 20, 2026 / Amy Littlefield
Abolish ICE Abolish ICE
Demonstrators take to the streets in protest against an ICE shooting in New York City. Foley Square, October 2026.
Oct 20, 2026 / OppArt / Francesca Messina
Mamdani Is Facing Heat Over the NYPD. Here’s What He Should Do. Mamdani Is Facing Heat Over the NYPD. Here’s What He Should Do.
The mayor is being given a series of false choices over his public-safety agenda. But there is another way forward.
Oct 20, 2026 / Alex S. Vitale
Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling
It’s a familiar line in the midterms: Anti-trans attacks are a “distraction” from “kitchen-table” issues. That sends a chilling message about whose rights are worth fighting for.
Oct 20, 2026 / Jessica Kant
So What Is Socialism, Anyway? So What Is Socialism, Anyway?
In a world dominated by neoliberal market fundamentalism, “socialism” is what will make a more moderate, regulated form of capitalism work for most people.
Oct 20, 2026 / Ronald Grigor Suny
Will the GOP’s Big Money Save Jon Husted in Ohio? Will the GOP’s Big Money Save Jon Husted in Ohio?
Former senator Sherrod Brown is leading in most polls, but a tidal wave of spending may prop up the struggling incumbent.
Oct 19, 2026 / Joan Walsh
James Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism James Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism
He’s not the only progressive doing it.
Oct 19, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel