Letters From the July/August 2025 Issue Letters From the July/August 2025 Issue
The radical Self… In defense of Andrea Dworkin and Catharine MacKinnon (online only)… George Foreman in a new light (online only)… Elon Musk’s apartheid influences (online only)…
Jun 10, 2025 / Our Readers
Now That He’s Turned on Trump, Should Democrats Align With Elon Musk? Now That He’s Turned on Trump, Should Democrats Align With Elon Musk?
No! Hell no! Never! The enemy of your enemy is still a corrupt plutocrat who wants to destroy democracy.
Jun 9, 2025 / Jeet Heer
The “Science” Behind Trump’s Anti-Trans War Is Incredibly Weak The “Science” Behind Trump’s Anti-Trans War Is Incredibly Weak
The government claims to have put out a rigorous report to back up its opposition to gender-affirming care. But its methods are shoddy beyond belief.
Jun 9, 2025 / Jaeyoon Park
How Democrats Crushed a Despicable Anti-Trans Campaign and Won a Major Election How Democrats Crushed a Despicable Anti-Trans Campaign and Won a Major Election
The supposedly unbeatable Republican mayor of Nebraska’s largest city used the GOP’s anti-LGBTQ+ playbook in her reelection bid. And lost!
May 16, 2025 / John Nichols
Will the New Pope Ever Forgive JD Vance? Will the New Pope Ever Forgive JD Vance?
Leo XIV’s commitment to migrants and the poor will put him at odds with MAGA.
May 9, 2025 / Jeet Heer
The UK’s Anti-Trans Ruling Is a Defeat for All Women The UK’s Anti-Trans Ruling Is a Defeat for All Women
Even the self-described feminists celebrating the Supreme Court’s attempt to banish trans people from womanhood will pay a heavy price.
Apr 23, 2025 / Sophie Lewis
9 Ways You Can Save the Internet Right Now 9 Ways You Can Save the Internet Right Now
Because the danger to cultural preservation has never been greater.
Apr 11, 2025 / Maria Bustillos
Trans Kids Are Facing a Terrifying New Reality Trans Kids Are Facing a Terrifying New Reality
The nationwide drive to eliminate gender-affirming care has trans youth and their families contemplating a series of agonizing choices.
Mar 21, 2025 / Matthew Herskowitz
Our Trans Protections Aren’t Strong Enough for the Trump Era Our Trans Protections Aren’t Strong Enough for the Trump Era
Many states have passed so-called “shield laws” to protect trans people. But they weren’t designed for a presidency like Donald Trump’s.
Mar 20, 2025 / Emmet Fraizer
America Needs a New Free Speech Movement America Needs a New Free Speech Movement
Donald Trump is showing us what an unaccountable class of corporate decision-makers looks like—and it looks like a lot of fear, and a terrible loss of freedom.
Mar 19, 2025 / Zephyr Teachout