Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose? Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?
The pattern is always the same: The public demands change, but the Democrats cave to political pressure and maintain the status quo, allowing the machinery to grow.
Apr 24, 2026 / Scott Hechinger
Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against “The Atlantic” Is a Giant Self-Own Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against “The Atlantic” Is a Giant Self-Own
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent deconstructs Patel's preposterous defamation arguments. Plus: a fascinating gun-control lawsuit. And: All hail The Onion!
Apr 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal
3 Female Front-Runners Challenging NY’s Mike Lawler Make This a Race to Watch 3 Female Front-Runners Challenging NY’s Mike Lawler Make This a Race to Watch
A decorated Army veteran, a Working Families Party candidate and a longtime liberal politician and activist make the Democratic primary in Hudson Valley’s CD-17 riveting.
Apr 24, 2026 / Joan Walsh
The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete
Natasha Cloud became one of only a few professional athletes to speak about Gaza. Now she can’t find a WNBA team.
Apr 23, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Why the Supreme Court Justices Are Suddenly Casting Shade on Each Other Why the Supreme Court Justices Are Suddenly Casting Shade on Each Other
The breach of decorum says a lot about the crisis of the court—and that’s a good thing.
Apr 23, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Palantir’s Manifesto Promises a Dystopian Future Palantir’s Manifesto Promises a Dystopian Future
The tech company’s CEO Alex Karp delivers a self-serving broadside that’s steeped in oligarchic hubris and authoritarian nihilism
Apr 23, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers
Earth Day Was Born in Protest Earth Day Was Born in Protest
Now protest may have put Greenpeace USA on the brink of extinction.
Apr 23, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard