Politics

Fourth of July Fireworks

Fourth of July Fireworks Fourth of July Fireworks

Happy birthday, America!

Jul 3, 2026 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

Molly Spears and Marty Dolan attend Yorkville Ball at The Union Club on November 9, 2024, in New York City.

My Doppelgänger Trying to Attack AOC My Doppelgänger Trying to Attack AOC

Martin W. Dolan, New York candidate for Congress, lost his primary by a landslide. But first, he drove me insane.

Jul 3, 2026 / Martin Dolan

President Donald Trump leaves after speaking during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Celebrate America’s Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King Celebrate America’s Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King

Congress and the courts aren’t going to rescue us—but the public just might.

Jul 3, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

Laura Loomer: Bending the President’s Ear

Laura Loomer: Bending the President’s Ear Laura Loomer: Bending the President’s Ear

An unelected influencer is dictating Trump’s policies.

Jul 2, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Students walk in front of a decorative stone archway at Yale University.

How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath

As Trump went after higher education, Yale built a case for its conservative credentials. The Justice Department came knocking anyway.

Jul 2, 2026 / StudentNation / Zachary Clifton

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) attends a rally to speak out against the SAVE America Act outside the US Capitol on March 18, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Raphael Warnock: Why I Refuse to Give Up on America Raphael Warnock: Why I Refuse to Give Up on America

In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, the Georgia senator writes about why we must keep the faith in the promise of our democracy—and fight for that promise to be realized.

Jul 2, 2026 / Raphael G. Warnock

Francesca Hong speaks on stage during Wisconsin Democrats 2026 Convention on June 14, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!” Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!”

Amid all the talk of “electability,” a Midwestern state’s radical history points to what’s possible.

Jul 2, 2026 / John Nichols

Democratic House candidate Melat Kiros at the Denver victory rally for her upset primary victory

A Mile-High Uprising A Mile-High Uprising

Colorado voters continue the left rebellion in Democratic primaries.

Jul 1, 2026 / Patricia Calhoun

Liberty in Tears at 250

Liberty in Tears at 250 Liberty in Tears at 250

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the nation has strayed from the promise engraved at Liberty’s feet.

Jul 1, 2026 / OppArt / Karen Guancione

Progressive New York primary winner Darializa Avila Chevalier did not include climate action on her list of priorities.

Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave

The city's primary winners campaigned on affordability, yet climate change, a major driver of rising costs and inequality, was conspicuously absent from the conversation.

Jul 1, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

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