Clarence Thomas Just Struck Another Blow to Black Power Clarence Thomas Just Struck Another Blow to Black Power
In his majority ruling in a sleeper case about mail delivery, Thomas opened the door to a new way for Republicans to suppress the Black vote.
Feb 26, 2026 / Elie Mystal
In the Trump Era, Celebrating Black History Month Feels Radical Again In the Trump Era, Celebrating Black History Month Feels Radical Again
After putting on their very best performances of solidarity every Black History Month, this year corporate marketers have seemed at a loss for words.
Feb 26, 2026 / Kali Holloway
Democrats Should Launch a “Nuremberg Caucus” to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime Democrats Should Launch a “Nuremberg Caucus” to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime
Administration officials and their collaborators must know that if they break the law they will be punished. There must not be impunity for those attacking our democracy.
Feb 26, 2026 / Aaron Regunberg
The Planet-Sized Hole in Trump’s State of the Union Address The Planet-Sized Hole in Trump’s State of the Union Address
Although climate change received no attention during the president’s speech, Americans must continue to find new ways of making progress against the ongoing environmental crisis.
Feb 26, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
ICE’s Detention of Pregnant People Continues a Disgraceful American Tradition ICE’s Detention of Pregnant People Continues a Disgraceful American Tradition
We are seeing yet another example of state-sanctioned violence against the reproductive futures of those deemed outside the national body.
Feb 26, 2026 / Ira Memaj
The Price of Being Black and Proud in European Soccer The Price of Being Black and Proud in European Soccer
The Brazilian star Vinicius Jr. has repeatedly been a victim of racist abuse from soccer fans. Now, it seems such vitriol can even come from players without much consequence.
Feb 25, 2026 / StudentNation / Takashi Williams
Why the Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision May Be Short-Lived Why the Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision May Be Short-Lived
Within hours of losing the case, President Trump declared a new global tariff under a different statute.
Feb 24, 2026 / Michele Goodwin and Gregory Shaffer
The Giant Mess Behind the Supreme Court’s Tariffs Ruling The Giant Mess Behind the Supreme Court’s Tariffs Ruling
The 6–3 decision was a rare victory, but it was crafted out of conflicts that leave almost nothing certain—including future tariff rulings.
Feb 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Ugly Underbelly of the US Men’s Hockey Victory The Ugly Underbelly of the US Men’s Hockey Victory
The real Olympic heroes were the athletes who stood up for each other—and against Trump.
Feb 23, 2026 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff