Society

Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against “The Atlantic” Is a Giant Self-Own

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

My Dog

My Dog My Dog

My best friend.

Apr 24, 2026 / OppArt / Michel Kichka

Cait Conley, now a candidate in New York’s 17th Congressional District, at a Politico conference on AI in September 2024.

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 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

It Is Risen

It Is Risen It Is Risen

MAGA Hill.

Apr 23, 2026 / OppArt / Ratt

The statue “Contemplation of Justice,” above the west front plaza of the US.Supreme Court Building.

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

Alex Karp seated before an image of his model of a visionary tech thinker during last year's Hill & Valley Forum at the US Capitol's Visitor Center.

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

A gas mask is held aloft at the inaugural Earth Day protest in New York City, New York, on April 22, 1970.

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

A 94-year old retired farmer arrives at the Loganville Fireman's Festival on August 24, 2024.

Rural Organizers Are Plowing Common Ground Rural Organizers Are Plowing Common Ground

It’s hard to hate people when you’re working shoulder to shoulder with them on things that matter.

Apr 22, 2026 / Erica Etelson

California students campaign for the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act.

How California’s Kids Are Taking On Big Oil How California’s Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

After last year’s devastating wildfires, young Californians are spearheading a growing movement to force polluters—not taxpayers—to pay for the damage.

Apr 22, 2026 / StudentNation / Padma Balaji

x