Politics

Demonstrators at the Parkman Bandstand during the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood on November 1, 2025.

Abortion Bans Are Never Just About Abortion Abortion Bans Are Never Just About Abortion

People who very much want to become pregnant could soon find their right to procreate restricted by criminal anti-abortion laws protecting embryos.

Nov 10, 2025 / Kimberly Mutcherson

The Heritage Foundation’s Kevin Roberts speaks at the National Conservative Convention in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2025.

The Return of Right-Wing Anti-Zionism—and Antisemitism The Return of Right-Wing Anti-Zionism—and Antisemitism

For reasons both good and bad, Israel is dividing the Republican Party.

Nov 7, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Maga Meltdown

Maga Meltdown Maga Meltdown

Layin’ a west egg.

Nov 7, 2025 / Steve Brodner

Zohran Mamdani participates in the New York City Pride Parade on June 29, 2025.

Democrats Can’t Blame Trans People for Their Own Failures Democrats Can’t Blame Trans People for Their Own Failures

Despite the attempts by so many in the party’s establishment to paint trans rights as a toxic issue, transphobia was soundly rejected across the country this week.

Nov 7, 2025 / Gillian Branstetter

No Monarchs!

No Monarchs! No Monarchs!

Unless it’s a butterfly.

Nov 7, 2025 / OppArt / Anonymous

New Yorkers in the neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, celebrate as NY1 projects Zohran Mamdani to win the New York City mayoral election on November 4, 2025.

For the Movement That Elected Zohran Mamdani, Now Comes the Hard Part For the Movement That Elected Zohran Mamdani, Now Comes the Hard Part

Holding political office is not the same as wielding political power—especially for the left. To win bold demands, social movements must go on the offensive.

Nov 7, 2025 / Jonathan Rosenblum

Mayor to Mayor: Some Advice for Zohran

Mayor to Mayor: Some Advice for Zohran Mayor to Mayor: Some Advice for Zohran

Keep it simple and focused amid the daily challenges of leading New York City.

Nov 7, 2025 / Bill de Blasio

Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic governor-elect of New Jersey, takes a photo with attendees on election night in East Brunswick, New Jersey, on November 4, 2025.

Voters Reject the Cruelty, Chaos, and Corruption of Trumpism Voters Reject the Cruelty, Chaos, and Corruption of Trumpism

There were no bright spots for the GOP this election. Across the country, Democrats running on inclusionary, economically ambitious, pro-immigrant policies won.

Nov 7, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in 2020.

The Democrats’ Legislative Mastermind Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement The Democrats’ Legislative Mastermind Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement

She had her flaws, but the 38-year House veteran was the most productive progressive leader of my lifetime.

Nov 7, 2025 / Joan Walsh

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere on November 05, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.

The Left Is About to Take Power. The Stakes Could Not Be Higher. The Left Is About to Take Power. The Stakes Could Not Be Higher.

Zohran Mamdani's triumph has given socialists huge power in New York City. Now they must use it well—or see the ruling class crush them.

Nov 6, 2025 / Álvaro López

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