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This Reality Isn’t Virtual

This Reality Isn’t Virtual This Reality Isn’t Virtual

Palmer Luckey unleashes his destructive tech worldwide.

Oct 28, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky speaks in Brussels, Belgium, on October 16, 2026.

Ukraine: Time to End the War Ukraine: Time to End the War

For both Russia and Ukraine, the war has taken a staggering toll and poses an ever-greater danger of spreading.

Oct 28, 2026 / Robert L. Borosage and Katrina vanden Heuvel

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addresses supporters during a victory rally after winning a fourth term in the presidential runoff on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo, Sunday, October 25, 2026.

“This Election Was a Defeat for Lies”: Read Lula’s Inspiring Victory Speech “This Election Was a Defeat for Lies”: Read Lula’s Inspiring Victory Speech

“I doubt that Russia, China, or the United States has an army as victorious as the army of democracy of this country,” the president told his supporters.

Oct 27, 2026 / Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Reelected President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (right) delivers a victory speech in São Paulo, Brazil, on October 25, 2026, joined by Federal Deputy André Janones (left).

Lessons From Lula’s Historic Victory Lessons From Lula’s Historic Victory

The Brazilian left has stopped the right-wing wave in Latin America. Now it has four years to work out a succession plan.

Oct 27, 2026 / Benjamin Fogel

French Protests Are Hijacked by Agitators

French Protests Are Hijacked by Agitators French Protests Are Hijacked by Agitators

Peaceful demonstrations were overshadowed by violence and destruction in the streets of Paris and Limoges.

Oct 27, 2026 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

Student protesters in Bastille Square, Paris, France, on October 8, 2026. More recently, France’s government has banned protest in Bastille Square, prompting hundreds of thousands to congregate instead on the outskirts of the city.

France’s Permanent State of Emergency France’s Permanent State of Emergency

The bad habits Emmanuel Macron will pass on to his successor.

Oct 27, 2026 / Harrison Stetler

Ecuadoran armed forces patrol the streets in Duran, Guayas province, Ecuador, on March 15, 2026, during preparations for a US-supported military operation.

Democrats Can Contain the Donroe Doctrine Democrats Can Contain the Donroe Doctrine

Democrats have the tools to challenge Trump’s military interventions and electoral interference in Latin America—if they’re willing to use them.

Oct 26, 2026 / Lee Schlenker

A campaign billboard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot in October 2026. The text in Hebrew reads, “If it isn't Gadi, it's Bibi.”

Israeli Elections: Fanatics, Generals, and the Question of Palestine Israeli Elections: Fanatics, Generals, and the Question of Palestine

The central question is whether defeating Netanyahu would change Israel’s policies or simply change the people managing them.

Oct 26, 2026 / Marwan Bishara

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addresses supporters during a victory rally after winning a fourth term in the presidential runoff on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, October 25, 2026.

“LULA!” Progressives Hail Brazil’s Stunning Election Result “LULA!” Progressives Hail Brazil’s Stunning Election Result

“The people united will never be defeated!” declares Zohran Mamdani.

Oct 26, 2026 / John Nichols

Ramaswamy’s Guide to a Better Vocabulary

Ramaswamy’s Guide to a Better Vocabulary Ramaswamy’s Guide to a Better Vocabulary

Quotes of the Week.

Oct 23, 2026 / Steve Brodner

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