The First Amendment vs. the Wannabe King The First Amendment vs. the Wannabe King
What are the climate implications of Donald Trump punishing the Associated Press?
Feb 20, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Biden Built the Deportation Machine Trump Is About to Exploit Biden Built the Deportation Machine Trump Is About to Exploit
Biden left office as the king of border contracts, creating a massive border-and-deportation arsenal now at Trump's disposal.
Feb 20, 2025 / Todd Miller
Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election
In the wake of Trump’s victory—and his administration’s transformation from staunch ally to sneering adversary—Germany’s firewall against the far right is beginning to crack.
Feb 20, 2025 / Linda Mannheim
Trump Is Taking His War on Immigrants to Despicable New Lows Trump Is Taking His War on Immigrants to Despicable New Lows
It’s not hyperbole to say that the White House is making slavery porn the hallmark of its immigration agenda.
Feb 20, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Shield Laws Are the Fault Line in the Battle Over Abortion Access Shield Laws Are the Fault Line in the Battle Over Abortion Access
New York’s shield law was designed to protect providers mailing medication abortion pills out of state. But a New York provider is facing legal action in Louisiana and Texas.
Feb 20, 2025 / Rachel Rebouché
How Donald Trump Dismantled a Worker Protection Agency With One Late-Night E-mail How Donald Trump Dismantled a Worker Protection Agency With One Late-Night E-mail
By firing Gwynne Wilcox, Trump is hoping the Supreme Court will overrule 90 years of legal precedent and give him the authority to fire members of independent boards.
Feb 19, 2025 / Lynn Rhinehart
Francesca Albanese Wants to Put an End to Israel’s Impunity Francesca Albanese Wants to Put an End to Israel’s Impunity
A conversation with the UN special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories on the plain facts of Israel’s war crimes.
Feb 19, 2025 / Nadine Talaat
The “Teenage Dream” in an Era of Isolation The “Teenage Dream” in an Era of Isolation
Curfew restrictions and the policing of public spaces prevent teens from “getting into trouble.” But to some, it feels like it’s preventing them from getting anywhere at all.
Feb 19, 2025 / StudentNation / Aina Marzia
Donald Trump’s Next Diversity Target: People With Disabilities Donald Trump’s Next Diversity Target: People With Disabilities
The president’s disdain for disabled people—and obsession with genetic superiority—harks back to a grim past.
Feb 18, 2025 / Sam Gustin