technology
The threat of mass surveillance under Trump
The Trump administration is collecting our data to realize its authoritarian goals.
Thor Benson
history
What the Red Scare can teach us today
Many of the things that happened during the Red Scare mirror what's happening today.
travel
A long time away from a home I don't recognize
Traveling through Europe while things fall apart back home.
technology
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.
Law
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.
science
The psychological effects of authoritarianism
How living under authoritarianism affects the mind.
politics
Molly Jong-Fast on the 2026 election, SCOTUS and Zohran Mamdani
A wide-ranging interview with the writer Molly Jong-Fast.
politics
Trump's most dangerous facilitators
Who are the most dangerous people surrounding Trump?
technology
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.
politics
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.
travel
Exiting Toulouse
My experience in one of France's largest cities.
climate change
Trump is setting us up for a far worse climate future
How Donald Trump's actions have made the climate fight more difficult.