Politics

Vice President JD Vance at the White House.

The Profound Shame of JD Vance The Profound Shame of JD Vance

Trump’s lapdog defends racist Young Republicans as “boys,” while some are almost his age—as they slur Indian women, like his wife, Usha, as “dirty.” How much did he get for his so...

Oct 16, 2025 / Joan Walsh

Human rights defenders ride aboard a vessel departing from Tunisia’s northern port of Bizerte on September 14, 2025, to join the last boats taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, bound for the Gaza Strip to break Israel’s blockade on the Palestinian territory.

A Reflection on “Objective” Journalism From the Global Sumud Flotilla A Reflection on “Objective” Journalism From the Global Sumud Flotilla

A so-called precept in the practice of news coverage is that “if it bleeds, it leads.” Well, apparently, if a Palestinian is bleeding, this isn’t true.

Oct 16, 2025 / Alex Colston

How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash

How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash

The unconstitutional targeting of constituencies Trump dislikes calls for coordinated acts of resistance.

Oct 16, 2025 / David Faris

A woman held a US flag outside the Supreme Court as the court weighed the future of the Voting Rights Act on October 15, 2025.

The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act

The ruling, when it comes, will be disastrous for Black voters and for Democrats.

Oct 16, 2025 / Elie Mystal

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and President Emmanuel Macron, stand at attention during an August 17, 2025, ceremony in southeastern France marking the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Bormes-les-Mimosas during World War II.

The Bitter Pill for Emmanuel Macron’s Survival The Bitter Pill for Emmanuel Macron’s Survival

Amid a spiraling political crisis, France’s president is being forced to retreat on his signature reform.

Oct 15, 2025 / Harrison Stetler

A Presidency for Sale

A Presidency for Sale A Presidency for Sale

Trump’s blatant corruption is unprecedented.

Oct 15, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Anonymous

Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law.

Trump Has Just Condemned More Americans to Hunger Trump Has Just Condemned More Americans to Hunger

The administration’s decision to fast-track a bunch of changes to food stamps—including new work requirements—is as stupid as it is cruel.

Oct 15, 2025 / Elie Mystal

The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC

The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC

The influential group of lawmakers has damaged its reputation as “conscience of the Congress” by staying silent on the Gaza genocide.

Oct 15, 2025 / Feature / Anthony Conwright

Donald Trump, a trickster president, smirks at a golf club on July 28, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland.

The United States Has Always Been a Trickster Land The United States Has Always Been a Trickster Land

Understanding Indigenous Coyote stories will help you grasp the appeal of Donald Trump.

Oct 15, 2025 / Julian Brave NoiseCat

The Man Behind the Radical Walking Tours of New York City

The Man Behind the Radical Walking Tours of New York City The Man Behind the Radical Walking Tours of New York City

Asad Dandia sued the NYPD after it spied on his family and community. Now he uses people’s history to reclaim the streets from the systems that surveilled him.

Oct 15, 2025 / Lara-Nour Walton

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