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Decline and Fall

Decline and Fall Decline and Fall

Charlotte rising.

Nov 21, 2025 / Steve Brodner

President Trump speaks at a November 18 dinner in honor of Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

The Grim Spectacle of Trump’s Gaudy Saudi Summit The Grim Spectacle of Trump’s Gaudy Saudi Summit

A weeklong debauch brought together tech insiders and the leaders of a brutal monarchy to keep stoking the AI bubble.

Nov 21, 2025 / Jacob Silverman

Trump Golfs

Trump Golfs Trump Golfs

America starves.

Nov 20, 2025 / OppArt / Mark Kaplan

A sign condemning the BBC's coverage of Gaza during a protest in London, on August 21, 2025.

How the UK Media Became Complicit in the Gaza Genocide How the UK Media Became Complicit in the Gaza Genocide

An interview with British journalist Peter Oborne.

Nov 20, 2025 / Evan Robins

Worldwide Condemnation of Israel’s Actions

Worldwide Condemnation of Israel’s Actions Worldwide Condemnation of Israel’s Actions

Netanyahu’s genocidal war on Palestine must end.

Nov 19, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

A photovoltaic power station in Binzhou City, Shandong province, on November 18, 2025.

China Is Now the World’s Climate Champion China Is Now the World’s Climate Champion

The news out of COP30 does not engender much hope, but China’s embrace of renewable energy shows that climate protection makes smart economic sense.

Nov 18, 2025 / Paul Hockenos

“I feel that the community here really understands me, both Mexican and expats,” Karen says, referring to the influx of Americans who’ve relocated to the city since Trump was first elected president in 2016. Karen was terminated as part of the Trump administration's January 20 executive order suspending the US Refugee Admissions Program.

A Fired Federal Worker Finds Refuge in Mexico A Fired Federal Worker Finds Refuge in Mexico

“The administration doesn’t want me. I personally don’t feel safe [in the United States]. I know I’m not the only person who feels that way.”

Nov 18, 2025 / Feature / Rebekah Sager

Indigenous Activists to COP30: “We Will Fight to the Death”

Indigenous Activists to COP30: “We Will Fight to the Death” Indigenous Activists to COP30: “We Will Fight to the Death”

Indigenous people lead COP30 protests against agribusinesses that “want to take everything.”

Nov 17, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard

Epstein E-mails Explained

Epstein E-mails Explained Epstein E-mails Explained

Oval emergency part 2.

Nov 14, 2025 / Steve Brodner

The King of Destruction.

The King of Destruction. The King of Destruction.

The East Wing of the White House has been destroyed—along with some of the most important values of democracy.

Nov 14, 2025 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

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