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Trump vs. DeSantis Death Match? Bring It On!

Trump vs. DeSantis Death Match? Bring It On! Trump vs. DeSantis Death Match? Bring It On!

While the Florida governor crusades against “woke capitalism” and mulls a run for president, Trump promises to “handle that the way I handle things.” I can’t wait.

Jan 19, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Does Kathy Hochul Really Want to Go Down With Hector LaSalle’s Sinking Ship?

Does Kathy Hochul Really Want to Go Down With Hector LaSalle’s Sinking Ship? Does Kathy Hochul Really Want to Go Down With Hector LaSalle’s Sinking Ship?

The governor’s stubborn embrace of her pick for chief judge has already revealed some troubling truths about her political instincts—and beliefs.

Jan 19, 2023 / Elie Mystal

Insurrection

Insurrection Insurrection

Democracy under threat.

Jan 19, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

Stack of bills

The Debt Ceiling Explained. Once More, With Feeling… The Debt Ceiling Explained. Once More, With Feeling…

What The New York Times doesn’t know might hit you in the wallet.

Jan 19, 2023 / James K. Galbraith

House Republicans holding a press conference

Why You Don’t Need to Fear the Taxman Why You Don’t Need to Fear the Taxman

It’s time to defend—not defund—the IRS.

Jan 19, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Unredacted NIH E-mails Show Efforts to Rule Out a Lab Origin of Covid

Unredacted NIH E-mails Show Efforts to Rule Out a Lab Origin of Covid Unredacted NIH E-mails Show Efforts to Rule Out a Lab Origin of Covid

In early 2020, top scientists told Anthony Fauci they were concerned that SARS-CoV-2 appeared potentially "engineered." Here’s a look at what happened next.

Jan 19, 2023 / Feature / Jimmy Tobias

A.E. Stallings and the Afterlives of Antiquity

A.E. Stallings and the Afterlives of Antiquity A.E. Stallings and the Afterlives of Antiquity

In a career spanning collection This Afterlife, the poet opens up a dialogue about the history of form and the rich possibilities of the practice's oldest modes of expression.

Jan 19, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Ryan Ruby

Hagel speaks with Afghanistan troops

When It Comes to the US Military, Nothing Succeeds Like Failure When It Comes to the US Military, Nothing Succeeds Like Failure

Constant warfare and preparations for more of it overseas have led only to costly defeats, and the budget just keeps getting bigger.

Jan 19, 2023 / William Astore

Did Twitter Let Trump Post His Way Into a Coup?

Did Twitter Let Trump Post His Way Into a Coup? Did Twitter Let Trump Post His Way Into a Coup?

The January 6 report omits the committee’s own analysis of the role social media played in the insurrection at the US Capitol.

Jan 19, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

California Is Still Underwater

California Is Still Underwater California Is Still Underwater

The rains that caused major flooding this month have tapered off, but the damage to the landscape—and to the state's economy—is severe.

Jan 18, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

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