politics
An isolated nightmare
An international perspective on what's happening in the United States.
politics
history
Joanne Freeman on what the Democrats can learn from the Founders
What lessons should we take from the Founders today?
politics
Can you control America?
America is a big, complicated country. What does it take to rule it with an iron fist?
politics
How to stay somewhat sane under authoritarianism
Some things we can all do to stay sane during these tumultuous times.
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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.
technology
The threat of mass surveillance under Trump
The Trump administration is collecting our data to realize its authoritarian goals.
history
What the Red Scare can teach us today
Many of the things that happened during the Red Scare mirror what's happening today.
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?