Republicans want to protect free speech for themselves and no one else

The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress continue to attack free speech in numerous ways.

The threat of mass surveillance under Trump

The Trump administration is collecting our data to realize its authoritarian goals.

What the Red Scare can teach us today

Many of the things that happened during the Red Scare mirror what's happening today.

A long time away from a home I don't recognize

Traveling through Europe while things fall apart back home.

Trump and the AI industry are raising your electricity prices

If you're utility bills are going up, you can thank Trump and the AI companies.

Leah Litman on an unhinged SCOTUS and expanding the Court

Leah Litman on what's happening with the Supreme Court and how Democrats should respond.

The psychological effects of authoritarianism

How living under authoritarianism affects the mind.

Molly Jong-Fast on the 2026 election, SCOTUS and Zohran Mamdani

A wide-ranging interview with the writer Molly Jong-Fast.

Trump's most dangerous facilitators

Who are the most dangerous people surrounding Trump?

AI is killing jobs right now. It's going to get worse.

We don't need to wait to see if AI will kill jobs. It's happening right now.

Fascism and stupidity are not mutually exclusive

People have often said Trump is too stupid to lead an effective fascist takeover of the United States. Not so fast.

Exiting Toulouse

My experience in one of France's largest cities.