Society

Iran in Turmoil

Iran in Turmoil Iran in Turmoil

Widespread unrest as crackdown intensifies, leaving thousands dead.

Feb 17, 2026 / OppArt / J.J. Takjoo

Jeffrey Epstein, along with some of the many plutocratic dopes of his acquaintance.

Epstein Class Clowns Epstein Class Clowns

One key revelation in the wide correspondence of the late pedophile: The rich and powerful just aren't all that bright.

Feb 17, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers

A press conference held by the Council on American–Islamic Relations.

Muslims in Texas Are Harassed and Surveilled. Greg Abbott Is Making It Worse. Muslims in Texas Are Harassed and Surveilled. Greg Abbott Is Making It Worse.

In November, the governor issued a proclamation declaring CAIR, the country’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group, a terrorist organization. “It’s about sowing suspicio...

Feb 17, 2026 / StudentNation / Arman Amin

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James speaks at a press conference before the NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood, California, on February, 15, 2026.

Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel

The basketball great once said he wanted to be like Muhammad Ali. He can’t do that and shrug off Israeli war crimes.

Feb 17, 2026 / Dave Zirin

ICE Brings Shame to America

ICE Brings Shame to America ICE Brings Shame to America

Trump’s secret police force is a stain on our country.

Feb 16, 2026 / OppArt / Dario Castillejos

The Long Shadow of the “Jewish Question”

The Long Shadow of the “Jewish Question” The Long Shadow of the “Jewish Question”

After the Holocaust, Israel was hailed as the solution to an essentially antisemitic debate. Now, as another genocide unfolds—in Gaza—Jews are once again questioning the question....

Feb 16, 2026 / Feature / Joseph Dana

A pilgrim approaches the church in the village of Hospital on the Camino de Santiago.

Walking the Camino in the Shadow of Belief Walking the Camino in the Shadow of Belief

I trudged through Spain as a rift grew within American Catholicism. I returned home with a renewed sense and understanding of faith.

Feb 14, 2026 / Rhian Sasseen

Minnesota Made Trump Blink

Minnesota Made Trump Blink Minnesota Made Trump Blink

But Tom Homan is a lying liar, and the work’s not done. Plus, Gallup’s sketchy new polling policy (is the analytics firm in the Trump tank?), the law for deepfakes, and more in th...

Feb 13, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Best Bondi-Own of the Day

Best Bondi-Own of the Day Best Bondi-Own of the Day

Lots of Lutnick.

Feb 13, 2026 / Steve Brodner

Chairman of the 2028 LA Olympics organizing committee Casey Wasserman speaks as President Donald Trump looks on during an executive order signing ceremony on August 5, 2025, in Washington, DC.

The NFL Owners and Olympic Organizers in Epstein’s Inbox The NFL Owners and Olympic Organizers in Epstein’s Inbox

The sports media is ignoring the story, but wealthy sports figures are all over the Epstein files.

Feb 13, 2026 / Dave Zirin

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