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A pro-choice demonstrator holds a sign in front of the US Supreme Court Building as the “Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic” case is heard on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

The Supreme Court Has Dealt Another Devastating Blow to Women The Supreme Court Has Dealt Another Devastating Blow to Women

The court’s ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood twists logic, common sense, and the law to further the right-wing assault on bodily autonomy.

Jun 26, 2025 / Elie Mystal

“Washington Post” publisher Katharine Graham and executive editor Ben Bradlee leave US District Court in Washington on June 21, 1971, happy with Judge Gerhard A. Gesell's ruling the the paper could publish further articles about a Pentagon report on Vietnam. Later however, the US Court of Appeals extended for one more day a ban against publishing the secret documents.

My Grandmother Stood Up to Nixon—Jeff Bezos Should Take Note  My Grandmother Stood Up to Nixon—Jeff Bezos Should Take Note 

Fifty-four years ago, Katharine Graham defended The Washington Post against presidential threats. Her granddaughter now fears its soul is being sold.

Jun 26, 2025 / Pamela Alma Weymouth

David Schechter

CBS News Leans Into the Climate Connection CBS News Leans Into the Climate Connection

Since Trump’s election, the network has produced more than 60 stories on the climate crisis.

Jun 26, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard

Living With Fracture: A Conversation With Sarah Aziza

Living With Fracture: A Conversation With Sarah Aziza Living With Fracture: A Conversation With Sarah Aziza

The Hollow Half is not simply a memoir of personal recovery or an account of Palestinian political history. It’s an exploration of fragmentation.

Jun 26, 2025 / Q&A / Lara-Nour Walton

Zorhran Mamdani held his first rally at a nightclub on May 4, 2025, in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Zohran Mamdani Won the Internet Zohran Mamdani Won the Internet

Amazingly, he then translated that into a real-life victory that will forever change the way elections are fought.

Jun 25, 2025 / Vanessa Ogle

Signs of the Times

Signs of the Times Signs of the Times

No Kings! march in NYC, June 14.

Jun 25, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Closeup of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr adjusting his tie.

Trump’s FCC Chief Brendan Carr Is Acting More Like a Mob Enforcer Than a Federal Regulator Trump’s FCC Chief Brendan Carr Is Acting More Like a Mob Enforcer Than a Federal Regulator

With a new GOP majority, the incoming FCC boss aims to punish criticism, reward obedience—and screw the public.

Jun 25, 2025 / Sam Gustin

Alexandra Cooper is seen leaving the Call Her Alex premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025, in New York City.

Alexandra Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” Calls It Harassment Alexandra Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” Calls It Harassment

A new Hulu-produced series by the podcast superstar documents years of sexual harassment and institutional cover-up within Boston University’s athletics department.

Jun 25, 2025 / Ray Epstein

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents knock on the door of a residence during a multi-agency targeted enforcement operation in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

The Supreme Court Just Cosigned One of Trump’s Most Lawless Immigration Moves The Supreme Court Just Cosigned One of Trump’s Most Lawless Immigration Moves

Deporting people to countries where they might be tortured or killed? All good, according to the six GOP justices.

Jun 24, 2025 / Elie Mystal

Pastor John Hagee speaks during the March For Israel at the National Mall on November 14, 2023, in Washington, DC.

These Trump Supporters Hope Bombing Iran Will Trigger the Apocalypse These Trump Supporters Hope Bombing Iran Will Trigger the Apocalypse

For many ardent evangelicals and Christian nationalists, a military confrontation with Iran is the fulfillment of a biblical prophecy.

Jun 24, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

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