We’re Caught in Another Cycle of Racial Progress and Retrenchment We’re Caught in Another Cycle of Racial Progress and Retrenchment
The racial justice uprisings in 2020 led to some minor achievements—and a major backlash.
Jul 16, 2024 / Column / Kali Holloway
The Dismissal of the Trump Documents’ Case Is Yet More Proof: The Institutionalists Have Failed The Dismissal of the Trump Documents’ Case Is Yet More Proof: The Institutionalists Have Failed
Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to toss the case should dispel any remaining hope that the courts will save us from Donald Trump.
Jul 15, 2024 / Elie Mystal
Leaked Congressional Democrat Napkin Doodles Leaked Congressional Democrat Napkin Doodles
Hardscribbles.
Jul 15, 2024 / OppArt / Steve Brodner
How Microfinance Became the ‘It’ Development Program How Microfinance Became the ‘It’ Development Program
Microfinance has been touted as a miracle cure for poverty in the global south. The reality has been a lot messier.
Jul 15, 2024 / Feature / Mara Kardas-Nelson
The Scorching Temperatures Are Turning Prison Cells Into Furnaces The Scorching Temperatures Are Turning Prison Cells Into Furnaces
As the death toll due to extreme heat rises, incarcerated people are concerned that their cells could become their coffins.
Jul 15, 2024 / Victoria Law
The Discourse Around Biden’s Health Has Been Odious The Discourse Around Biden’s Health Has Been Odious
We should be able to talk about the president’s condition without sinking into harmful speculation or pernicious stereotypes.
Jul 15, 2024 / Gregg Gonsalves
Biden Condemns Political Violence Without Whitewashing Trump Biden Condemns Political Violence Without Whitewashing Trump
The president deftly avoids the trap of surrendering his critique of MAGA lawlessness.
Jul 14, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Trump Deserves Sympathy—but Not Support for His Candidacy Trump Deserves Sympathy—but Not Support for His Candidacy
Getting shot does not ennoble the target or transform victims into moral leaders.
Jul 14, 2024 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In the Wake of the Trump Shooting, We Need Clarity—and Caution In the Wake of the Trump Shooting, We Need Clarity—and Caution
The best way to fend off conspiracy theories and instability is by emphasizing the need for solid facts.
Jul 13, 2024 / Jeet Heer
