Politics

A demonstrator participating in the “May Day” protest at Union Square on May 1, 2026.

Breaking Donald Trump’s Cycle of Abuse Breaking Donald Trump’s Cycle of Abuse

Trump’s attacks on Americans are nothing short of domestic violence—and we must identify and treat them as such.

Jun 11, 2026 / Michele Goodwin

Attendees pack a hotel ballroom at Turning Point USA’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Inside the Conference Where Conservative Women Let Loose Inside the Conference Where Conservative Women Let Loose

The mainstreaming of brazen sexism in the conservative movement left the attendees at Turning Point’s women’s summit looking for a soft place to land.

Jun 11, 2026 / Amy Littlefield

Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner and his wife, Amy Gertner, wave to supporters as they arrive at Platner’s primary election event in Blue Hill, Maine, on June 9, 2026.

Is Graham Platner Fit to Be a US Senator? Is Graham Platner Fit to Be a US Senator?

The Democrats of Maine answered that question.

Jun 10, 2026 / Corbin Trent

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before Congress.

Trump’s AG Appointee Is a Literal Sock Puppet Trump’s AG Appointee Is a Literal Sock Puppet

Todd Blanche might be the most craven attorney general yet. Thankfully, he’s also incompetent.

Jun 10, 2026 / Elie Mystal

“The New World,” c. 1546.

The Entwined History of Capitalism and Race in the Americas and Beyond The Entwined History of Capitalism and Race in the Americas and Beyond

Better to start the history of the United States in 1492 than in 1776.

Jun 10, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Bill Fletcher Jr.

Crews work at Oaklawn Cemetery during an excavation while searching for bodies from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, October 27, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Tulsa at a Crossroads Tulsa at a Crossroads

Reparations and restoration on Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day.

Jun 10, 2026 / Kristal Brent Zook

Gen Z’s Ability to Detect AI Is Far Lower Than You’d Expect

Gen Z’s Ability to Detect AI Is Far Lower Than You’d Expect Gen Z’s Ability to Detect AI Is Far Lower Than You’d Expect

A new poll revealed that young people are overly confident in their ability to identify AI content.

Jun 10, 2026 / StudentNation / Jack Dozier

An ICE agent sprays chemical irritants at protesters and media over the Memorial Day weekend.

Inside the Anti-ICE Protests at Delaney Hall Inside the Anti-ICE Protests at Delaney Hall

As federal agents increase the use of force at the facility, demonstrators are adopting new tactics.

Jun 9, 2026 / Amanda Moore

“Til Death Do You Part”

“Til Death Do You Part” “Til Death Do You Part”

Trump wants another divorce.

Jun 9, 2026 / OppArt / Sue Coe

President Donald Trump sits down with NBC News’s Kristen Welker on June 5 in Wisconsin.

Trump Wants You Talking About His Manners—Not His Election Lies Trump Wants You Talking About His Manners—Not His Election Lies

Don’t let Trump’s blowup on NBC’s Meet the Press distract from what he actually said.

Jun 9, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

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